Compare two fires
Pariang (2017) vs Pariang (2017)
A · SS
Pariang fire, 28 November 2017
Unity · South Sudan
11,503ha
B · SS
Pariang fire, 27 November 2017
Unity · South Sudan
19,330ha
In short
- Pariang (2017) burned 1.7 times the area of Pariang (2017).
- Pariang (2017) lasted 6 days longer than Pariang (2017).
- Fire danger at the start (FWI index): 46 for Pariang (2017) and 54 for Pariang (2017).
Both perimeters at the same scale
- Pariang (2017)
- Pariang (2017)
Each perimeter is centred on itself: this compares sizes, not locations.
Figure by figure
| Figure by figure | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt area | 11,503 ha | 19,330 ha |
| Duration | 10 days | 16 days |
| Start | 28 November 2017 | 27 November 2017 |
| Country and region | South Sudan · Unity | South Sudan · Unity |
| Municipalities hit | 1 | 2 |
| Heat detections | 327 | 742 |
| Power of the most intense hotspot | 355 MW | 355 MW |
| Danger at start (FWI) | 46 · Very high | 54 · Extreme |
| Maximum temperature | 39.6 °C | 39.9 °C |
| Maximum wind gust | 43 km/h | 44 km/h |
| Minimum relative humidity | 13 % | 10 % |
Only rows with data for both fires are shown. Every figure comes from its fire page, where its sources are listed.