EFFECT OF METEOROLOGICAL VARIABLES ON THE OCCURRENCE OF WILDFIRES IN JIPIJAPA, MANABÍ, ECUADOR
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https://doi.org/10.5380/rf.v55i1.97265Keywords:
Fire statistics, fire management, meteorological variablesAbstract
Meteorological variables are among the factors that influence the occurrence of wildfires; therefore, understanding their local behavior is crucial for effective fire management planning. This study aimed to analyze the effect of meteorological variables on wildfire occurrence in the Jipijapa canton, Manabí, Ecuador, during the 2014–2023 period. The research employed a non-experimental longitudinal design using wildfire occurrence records and meteorological data from 2014 to 2023. Wildfire data were provided by the Jipijapa Fire Department, and climate variables were obtained from the POWER-NASA project. Non-parametric statistical analyses (Kruskal-Wallis, Dunn, and Spearman tests) were conducted using SPSS due to the non-normal data distribution. Most wildfires in Jipijapa occurred between August and December, coinciding with low temperature, humidity, and precipitation, and high wind speed. During this period—except for December—no daily precipitation events exceeded 10 mm. Monthly differences in meteorological variables and wildfire occurrence were statistically significant. Although correlations between wildfires and meteorological variables were generally very low, only relative humidity and precipitation showed significant (negative) relationships. Nonetheless, relevant seasonal patterns were identified, such as the significant association between low precipitation and wildfire occurrence. These findings are essential for implementing Ecuador’s National Integrated Fire Management Strategy.
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