Table 3 Mean fire characteristics of the seasonal fire intensity field study conducted in Mali, West Africa, from 2014 to 2016, by study period (early season, middle season, and late season). Standard deviations are in parentheses
From: Determinants of fire intensity in working landscapes of an African savanna
Mean fire characteristics | Early season | Middle season | Late season |
|---|---|---|---|
Spread rate (m s−1) | 0.031 (0.02) | 0.028 (0.03) | 0.034 (0.01) |
Burn time (s) | 599.7 (488) | 736.6 (591) | 357.6 (172) |
Scorch height (m) | 1.39 (0.52) | 1.31 (0.68) | 1.70 (0.63) |
Visual efficiency (%) | 85.33 (12.44) | 92.32 (11.42) | 99.20 (1.06) |
Combustion completeness (%) | 85.05 (12.50) | 85.21 (11.68) | 93.07 (3.49) |