Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
URBAN CLIMATE, cilt.67, ss.1-13, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
The 2021 Manavgat wildfire in Türkiye caused significant alterations in land surface temperature (LST) and the urban heat island effect ratio (UHIER), with spatial variations influenced by proximity to the coast. This study investigates these post-fire thermal dynamics using Landsat 8 satellite imagery analyzed through remote sensing (RS) and geographic information systems (GIS) techniques. The study area was divided into coastal and inland zones to assess the maritime effect. Results show that the LST increased by 2.5 ◦C to 5 ◦C across 93% of the inland area and 96% of the coastal area, with inland zones experiencing more pronounced thermal stress. In contrast, the UHIER decreased, reflecting a relatively greater temperature rise in rural areas compared to urban settings. The coastal zone exhibited a moderating influence, mitigating extreme temperature increases. These findings emphasize the critical role of forest fires in altering microclimatic conditions and highlight the importance of spatial differentiation in post-fire resilience assessments.