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Potential Energy Disruptions from Wildfires Interactive Map

Provided by: EIA |Published on: April 27, 2021

Data, Graphs, and Maps

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Synopsis

This interactive map features real-time information on potential threats to energy infrastructure due to wildfires.

Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, Geography

Authors: EIA

Region: New Jersey

Languages: English

Positives

Clicking on a fire icon provides information on the type of fire, area burned in acres, percent containment, and discovery date and time.
Students can save and download maps by clicking on the icon on the bottom left-hand corner of the map.

Prerequisites

Layers can be manipulated using the double arrow icon and the layers icon, both of which are located at the top right-hand corner of the screen.
There are two different base maps (road map and satellite) that can be changed by clicking on the bottom right corner of the map.
The data sources are cited in an introduction panel prior to entering the map.

Differentiation & Implementation

Students can toggle through different types of power plants and identify which plants are most at risk from wildfires.
Geography or health students can discuss the connections between human activities and air pollution, specifically related to fires.
Students can also use this interactive map on energy disruptions from hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons.
If you're looking for a high school lesson plan on wildfires, check out Analyzing the Rise of U.S. Wildfires.

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