TOPANGA CANYON
Analyzing Wildfire Risk
OVERVIEW
Topanga Canyon has a wildfire hazard of 4.05 out of 5. Topanga Canyon is located in the Santa Monica Mountains off the coast of California.
With only one road in and out of the canyon, an evacuation of all residents is estimated to take seven hours while experts say that a fire originating in the north Topanga Overlook will take 90 minutes to reach the coast.
The purpose of this project is to emphasize how at-risk Topanga Canyon is for experiencing a major wildfire event.
STUDY AREA
Background on study area of Topanga Canyon, California and discussion of historic wildfires.
METHODS
How we analyzed current data and how we projected future wildfire risk in the Topanga Canyon area.
RESULTS
How we analyzed current data and how we projected future wildfire risk in the Topanga Canyon area.
DISCUSSION
Discussing the fire preparedness of Topanga Canyon and the environmental justice issues surrounding Topanga Council decisions