IDENTIFIKASI WILAYAH DENGAN DAMPAK KARHUTLA TERTINGGI DI PROVINSI SUMATERA SELATAN MENGGUNAKAN SATELIT LANDSAT-8 (Identification Area With The Highest Forest Fire Impact In South Sumatra By Using LANDSAT-8 Satellite)

Abstract

Forest and land fires in Sumatra, which were preceded by a long drought, have become more frequent. 2015 is considered to be the year with the largest incidence of forest and land fires. This incident had a significant impact on changes in land cover. This study aims to identify areas in South Sumatra that have the highest impact caused by forest and land fires in 2015. The analysis used is satellite imagery, obtained from the Landsat-8 satellite to determine conditions before and after forest and land fires. The changes in land cover indicate the impacts caused by forest and land fires. The areas with the highest potential impact were verified based on the degree of drought. The identification of drought levels is calculated using the Keetch-Byram Drought Index method and hotspot data, so that it can be used as an indicator of the danger of forest and land fires. Hot spot data is obtained from NASA’s TERRA and AQUA satellites using the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer sensor. The results showed that the area with the highest impact on the 2015 forest and land fires was the Ogan Komering Ilir Regency area. Knowing the areas with the highest impact can be used as a reference in the future to prevent and manage forest and land fires.