Compare two fires
Hrazdan (2022) vs Sevan (2017)
A · AM
Hrazdan fire, September 2022
Kotayk · Armenia
634ha
B · AM
Sevan fire, September 2017
Gegharkunik · Armenia
1,122ha
In short
- Sevan (2017) burned 1.8 times the area of Hrazdan (2022).
- Sevan (2017) lasted 1 day longer than Hrazdan (2022).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 9 for Hrazdan (2022) and 12 for Sevan (2017).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Hrazdan (2022)
- Sevan (2017)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 634 ha | 1,122 ha |
| Duration | 3 days | 4 days |
| Start | 27 September 2022 | 20 September 2017 |
| Country and region | Armenia · Kotayk | Armenia · Gegharkunik |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 2 |
| Heat detections | 20 | 35 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 24 MW | 26 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 9 · Low | 12 · Moderate |
| Maximum temperature | 21.2 °C | 20.0 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 43 km/h | 35 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 27 % | 26 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.