The Short-Term Impacts of the 2017 Portuguese Wildfires on Human Health and Visibility: A Case Study

The Short-Term Impacts of the 2017 Portuguese Wildfires on Human Health and Visibility: A Case Study

The frequency of extreme wildfire events (EWEs) is expected to increase due to climate change, leading to higher levels of atmospheric pollutants being released into the air, which could cause significant short-term impacts on human health (both for the population and firefighters) and on visibility...

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Main Authors: Diogo Lopes, Isilda Cunha Menezes, Johnny Reis, Sílvia Coelho, Miguel Almeida, Domingos Xavier Viegas, Carlos Borrego, Ana Isabel Miranda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-09-01
Series:Fire
Subjects:
smoke
numerical modelling
particulate matter
air quality
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6255/7/10/342
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