The “Air Quality” product provides a global index that evaluates air quality on a scale from 0 to 100, where higher values indicate worsening air conditions. With forecasts every three hours for the next seven days, this index is especially relevant in contexts of wildfires and fires, which can significantly increase air pollution.
Monitoring air quality helps identify periods when smoke and pollutant emissions are most intense, allowing communities to prepare and take measures to mitigate the impacts. Additionally, deteriorating air quality can have adverse effects on health, exacerbating respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.
Thus, this data is essential not only for fire prevention but also for public health protection.