Visual representations depicting localized thermal activity are valuable tools in specific contexts. Such tools often feature a small scale, focusing on limited geographical areas, and illustrate the distribution and intensity of heat sources. A common example would be a diagram showing the varying temperatures within a volcanic vent or around a small contained fire.
The significance of these representations lies in their ability to provide readily understandable information about potentially hazardous situations. They can aid in monitoring volcanic activity, managing controlled burns, or assessing the risk of wildfires. Historically, simple temperature gradient representations have been used to understand and predict the behaviour of natural and man-made combustion phenomena.
