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Wildfires are one of the natural disasters in the world.
It is caused by:
- Arson
- Lightning strike (pyrocumulus cloud)
- Carelessness of a campfire
- Heat waves
- Cigarettes being litted
- Volcanic eruption
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 15y agoWildfires are dangerous for all people living near woodlands. In the wild, wildfires are ignited by lightning. But some wildfires are caused by careless campers who did not extinguish their campfire or by walkers who threw their cigarettes in the woods. 80% of wildfires are caused by careless people. Wildfires move forward rapidly, even more if winds blow and the weather is dry. To stop wildfires, firefighters use water bombers which carry water and drop it on wildfires.
Wildfires do not only have bad effects. In fact, the many dead pin needles, leaves and tree trunks on the ground are burnt to ashes by wildfires. These ashes are full of minerals and help the growth of new trees. By burning trees, wildfires make "gaps" in the forest (called clearings). These clearings allow the sun to heat the ground up and help tree seeds to grow. Ensure that your campfires are always properly extinguished. Never smoke in the woods. If your family is asked to evacuate, do so immediately! Do not forget your emergency kit. * In Québec, there are 14 water bombers available to extinguish wildfires.
* A water bomber can fill its 5 000-litre water compartment in 10 seconds and empty it on a wildfire in 1 second.
* The wildfire "season" stretches from April to October.
* In Québec, there is an average of 794 wildfires every year.
* In Québec, wildfires burn an average of 90 399 hectares every year. The size of a football field is approximately one hectare!
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∙ 11y agoThey can happen anywhere at any time
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Where do wildfires occur the most in the world?
Arizona
Where do wildfires occur?
Wildfires can occur anywhere where there is adequate heat, oxygen, and fuel. Anywhere it's dry hot and windy.Wildfires can occur anywhere where there are miles of trees and the weather conditions are dry.
What natural disasters occur in the tropical savanna?
wildfires and droughts
Where do wildfires mostly occur?
Most wildfires occur in Central and Southern California. They usually occur from Santa Barbara, ca down to San Diego. These are where the majority of the major fires have burned in the most recent years.
Do wildfires occur in the UK?
Yes but very rarely. It is usually heathland or peat.
Where are wildfires most likley to occur?
they mostly occur in California to my knowledge.
Where do wildfires typically occur?
in texas i think.
What season do wildfires occur?
In a dry summer.
Where do wildfires occur the most in the world?
Arizona
Where do wildfires occur?
Wildfires can occur anywhere where there is adequate heat, oxygen, and fuel. Anywhere it's dry hot and windy.Wildfires can occur anywhere where there are miles of trees and the weather conditions are dry.
What natural disasters occur in the tropical savanna?
wildfires and droughts
Where do most wildfires occur?
Nathan Ellis' house.
Where are wildfires mostlikely to occur?
dry places, africa etc.
Where wildfires occurred?
Wildfires can occur anywhere where there is adequate heat, oxygen, and fuel. Anywhere it's dry hot and windy.Wildfires can occur anywhere where there are miles of trees and the weather conditions are dry.
Where do wildfires mostly occur?
Most wildfires occur in Central and Southern California. They usually occur from Santa Barbara, ca down to San Diego. These are where the majority of the major fires have burned in the most recent years.
Do wildfires occur in the UK?
Yes but very rarely. It is usually heathland or peat.
Can floods stop wildfires?
Generally not, as wildfires often occur on high slopes above the reach of floods. However, the heavy rain that often causes floods can douse a fire.
