Table 2 Annual CO2 emissions from fires for different US regions. The annually averaged (2002–2006) CO2 emissions (Tg yr-1), standard deviation, and the coefficient of variation for 5 regions of the LOWER48.
From: Estimates of CO2 from fires in the United States: implications for carbon management
| Tg CO2 yr-1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regions | Ave. Annual Emissions | Standard Deviation | Coefficient of Variation |
| Western US | 105 | 42 | 40 |
| Southeastern US | 65 | 20 | 31 |
| Central US | 37 | 10 | 26 |
| Mid-Atlantic & New England | 3 | 1 | 20 |
| Midwest | 3 | 1 | 17 |