Compare two fires
Hrazdan (2018) vs Sevan (2016)
A · AM
Hrazdan fire, 19 October 2018
Kotayk · Armenia
344ha
B · AM
Sevan fire, October 2016
Gegharkunik · Armenia
340ha
In short
- Hrazdan (2018) and Sevan (2016) burned a similar area: 344 and 340 ha.
- Sevan (2016) lasted 3 days longer than Hrazdan (2018).
- The most intense hotspot of Sevan (2016) (82 MW) was 1.4 times that of Hrazdan (2018) (57 MW).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 3 for Hrazdan (2018) and 7 for Sevan (2016).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Hrazdan (2018)
- Sevan (2016)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 344 ha | 340 ha |
| Duration | 1 day | 4 days |
| Start | 19 October 2018 | 9 October 2016 |
| Country and region | Armenia · Kotayk | Armenia · Gegharkunik |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 2 |
| Heat detections | 8 | 11 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 57 MW | 82 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 3 · Very low | 7 · Low |
| Maximum temperature | 13.8 °C | 17.5 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 16 km/h | 35 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 44 % | 32 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.