Run the code snippet on Google Earth Engine (GEE) to perform geospatial analysis and visualize environmental and terrain characteristics of Equatorial Guinea. This project includes key thematic layers for:
- Slope ⛰️
- Gross Primary Productivity (GPP) 🌿
- Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) 🌱
- Normalized Burn Ratio Thermal (NBRT) 🔥
Gross Primary Productivity measures the rate at which plants convert solar energy into organic matter via photosynthesis. It serves as a crucial indicator of ecosystem productivity and vegetation health.
Color Palette:
- 🔴 Red: Low productivity
- 🟡 Yellow: Intermediate productivity
- 🟢 Green: High productivity
Slope quantifies the steepness of terrain using elevation data, influencing hydrology, erosion, and land-use suitability.
Color Palette:
- 🔵🟢 Blue/Green: Gentle slopes
- 🟡 Yellow: Moderate slopes
- 🟠🔴 Orange/Red: Steep slopes
NDVI evaluates live green vegetation by analyzing reflectance differences in near-infrared and red light. It is widely used for monitoring vegetation health, land cover changes, and agricultural productivity.
Color Palette:
- ⬛️ Negative (-1 to 0): Water bodies and non-vegetated surfaces (e.g., barren land)
- 🔴 Low values: Sparse or stressed vegetation (e.g., deserts)
- 🟢 High values: Dense, healthy vegetation (e.g., forests)
- Gradient ranges from Red (low) to Green (high)
NBRT detects thermal infrared radiation from burned and unburned areas following wildfires. It aids in identifying burn severity and monitoring ecological recovery.
Color Palette:
- 🔵 Blue: Low burn severity
- 🟡 Yellow: Moderate burn severity
- 🔴 Red: High burn severity
Execute this analysis within Google Earth Engine to gain valuable insights into the environmental and topographic dynamics shaping Equatorial Guinea's landscape.