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Scientia Silvae Sinicae ›› 2023, Vol. 59 ›› Issue (10): 32-40.doi: 10.11707/j.1001-7488.LYKX20220769

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Temporal and Spatial Distribution Characteristics and the Influencing Factors of Lightning Fires in Sichuan

Difei Chen1,2,3(),Mingyu Wang1,2,Liqing Si1,2,Fengjun Zhao1,2,Wei Li1,2,Weike Li1,2,Lifu Shu1,2,*   

  1. 1. Ecology and Nature Conservation Institute, Chinese Academy of Forestry Beijing 100091
    2. Key Laboratory of Forest Protection of National Forestry and Grassland Administration Beijing 100091
    3. Sichuan Academy of Forestry Sciences Ecological Restoration and Conservation for Forest and Wetland Key Laboratory of Sichuan Province Chengdu 610084
  • Received:2022-10-31 Online:2023-10-25 Published:2023-11-01
  • Contact: Lifu Shu E-mail:986888416@qq.com

Abstract:

Objective: This study aims to investigate the temporal and spatial distribution and occurrence regularity of lightning fires in Sichuan Province, and analyze the main influencing factors of lightning fires, so as to provide a theoretical basis and reference for the prevention and control of lightning fires in Sichuan Province. Method: Based on the historical statistical data of lightning fires in Sichuan Province from 2001 to 2021, the change characteristics of lightning fires in Sichuan at different time scales were analyzed. The spatial distribution status and pattern of lightning fires in Sichuan were analyzed using multi distance spatial clustering analysis. Geographic information technology, SPSS statistical software and other tools were used to process the historical statistics data of lightning fire, meteorological data, digital elevation model (DEM) data and forest resource data and thereby analyze the impact of terrain, meteorology, vegetation and other factors on lightning fire in Sichuan Province. Result: A total of 72 lightning fires occurred in Sichuan from 2001 to 2021, most of which occurred from March to June. Among them, April was a concentrated and high occurrence period. The main occurrence period of time was 14:00―18:00, with 15:00―16:00 being the most prone time period for lightning fires. The spatial aggregation of lightning fires in Sichuan was obvious, and lightning fires mainly concentrated in Liangshan Prefecture and Panzhihua City in southwest Sichuan, and Ganzi Prefecture in west Sichuan, especially in Yalong River basin. Precipitation and relative humidity were the main meteorological factors affecting the frequency of lightning fires in Sichuan, while temperature and wind speed had no significant effect. In addition to meteorological factors, lightning fires in Sichuan were also affected by topography and vegetation type. Lightning fires were mainly concentrated in the area of the steep slope, semi-sunny slope or semi-shady slope with an altitude of 2 500–4 000 m and a slope of 26–45°. The most prone forest type was alpine pine forest, followed by Yunnan pine forest. Conclusion: The distribution pattern of lightning fires in Sichuan is obvious under the two time scales of month and day, and they mostly occur in the afternoon of summer. It has significant spatial aggregation characteristics, mainly concentrated in Ganzi Prefecture, Liangshan Prefecture, especially in the middle and lower reaches of the Yalong River. The occurrence of lightning fires is significantly affected by meteorological factors such as precipitation and relative humidity, and is prone to occur in specific terrain conditions and vegetation types. It is suggested to carry out lightning fire prevention and control on the basis of grasping the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics and influencing factors of lightning fires in Sichuan.

Key words: Sichuan, lightning fire, temporal and spatial distribution, forest fire

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