GIS – Portugal Wildfires 2025

Jul 29, 2025·
Qianle (Bill) Chen
Qianle (Bill) Chen
Visualization Contributor
,
Dr. Joshua R. Fisher
Mission Science Lead
· 1 min read
Land Surface Temperature Map – Portugal Wildfires, July 29, 2025 (NASA / JPL-Caltech / ECOSTRESS)
Abstract
On July 29, 2025, NASA’s ECOSTRESS mission captured high-resolution thermal imagery of multiple wildfires in northern Portugal. The data revealed extreme heat signatures exceeding 240°F across fire fronts near Bemposta, Ermida, and Marmotos. This visualization was created in collaboration with Dr. Joshua R. Fisher and published on NASA’s ECOSTRESS Gallery.
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Published in NASA / JPL ECOSTRESS Gallery

Portugal Wildfires – July 29, 2025

NASA’s ECOSTRESS (ECOsystem Spaceborne Thermal Radiometer Experiment on Space Station) recorded thermal anomalies during the 2025 Portugal wildfires.
The dataset shows land surface temperatures exceeding 111°C (242°F) across multiple fronts in the northern region. These measurements provided key insights into fire intensity, spread, and local impacts, supporting environmental monitoring and emergency response.

This visualization was produced in collaboration with Dr. Joshua Fisher (Chapman University), and has been published in the NASA ECOSTRESS Gallery for public access.

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ECOSTRESS Portugal Wildfires Thermal Map, July 29, 2025

ECOSTRESS thermal imagery showing multiple active fire zones in Portugal on July 29, 2025. Visualization published on NASA ECOSTRESS Gallery. Image credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech / ECOSTRESS.

Credits

Created in collaboration with:

  • Bill Chen (Arnold O. Beckman High School)
  • Dr. Joshua R. Fisher (Chapman University)
ECOSTRESS GIS Wildfire Portugal Thermal Remote Sensing NASA
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