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arsonits are to blame! they are silly little things that go around and say 'Hey there is some dry land, lets burn it!' and they drop a cigarette and PCHaooooo off goes the fire and then everyone dies and goes chaaarrcccck and go to the flying spaghetti monster in the sky.
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∙ 12y agoThe Canberra bushfires of 2003 were started by lightning strikes in the Kosciuszko National Park to the west of the ACT. These spread to the adjoining Brindabella and Namadgi National Parks near Canberra and a state of emergency was declared in the city itself when, at 2.45pm on 18 January 2003, the fires reached the outskirts of Canberra and began encroaching upon the city. The fires were exacerbated by the heat and dry conditions, a common problem in southern inland Australia in summer.
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∙ 12y agoThe Victorian bushfires were not the result of one fire that grew larger, but were many fires igniting separately. In all cases, the extended heat, gusting winds and tinder-dry vegetation was the catalyst for the fires to become the firestorm they did. The following are some of the results from the Royal Commission.
- In Beechworth, the fires were started by sparks from a fallen power lines. The power line was brought down by a falling tree.
- At Horsham, in western Victoria, a faulty power line was found to be the cause of the fire which began in that region. Arson has, at least, been ruled out in this instance. It is believed arcing began due to a faulty insulator, resulting in showers of sparks falling to the ground and igniting the dry grass.
- Similarly, the survivors of the Kinglake fire, which wiped out the entire town and killed so many, launched class action as that fire also appeared to have been started by faulty power lines.
- The major bushfire which devastated Marysville and Narbethong started at Murrindindi but there is still no available information on how it started. Lack of an early warning system enabled the fire to quickly grow out of control.
- The Bendigo bushfire is believed to have been started by a cigarette thrown out of a truck, or by arson. No conclusion has yet been reached on this fire.
The final report into the Black Saturday bushfires, which was completed in 2010, placed most of the blame on faulty powerlines.
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∙ 14y agoThe Victorian bushfires were not the result of one fire that grew larger, but were many fires igniting separately. In all cases, the extended heat, gusting winds and tinder-dry vegetation was the catalyst for the fires to become the firestorm they did. The following are some of the results from the Royal Commission.
- In Beechworth, the fires were started by sparks from a fallen power lines. The power line was brought down by a falling tree.
- At Horsham, in western Victoria, a faulty power line was found to be the cause of the fire which began in that region. Arson has, at least, been ruled out in this instance. It is believed arcing began due to a faulty insulator, resulting in showers of sparks falling to the ground and igniting the dry grass.
- Similarly, the survivors of the Kinglake fire, which wiped out the entire town and killed so many, launched class action as that fire also appeared to have been started by faulty power lines.
- The major bushfire which devastated Marysville and Narbethong started at Murrindindi but there is still no available information on how it started. Lack of an early warning system enabled the fire to quickly grow out of control.
- The Bendigo bushfire is believed to have been started by a cigarette thrown out of a truck, or by arson. No conclusion has yet been reached on this fire.
The final report into the Black Saturday bushfires, which was completed in 2010, placed most of the blame on faulty powerlines.
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∙ 14y agoAustralia has a very dry climate and as sch bush fires can happen. Wind spreads them.
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What caused the Canberra bushfires?
The Canberra bushfires of 2003 were started by lightning strikes in the Kosciuszko National Park to the west of the ACT. These spread to the adjoining Brindabella and Namadgi National Parks near Canberra and a state of emergency was declared in the city itself when, at 2.45pm on 18 January 2003, the fires reached the outskirts of Canberra and began encroaching upon the city. The fires were exacerbated by the heat and dry conditions, a common problem in southern inland Australia in summer.
Which observatory near Canberra was destroyed by bushfires in 2003?
Mt Stromlo observatory was destroyed in the January 2003 Canberra bushfires.To find more information about how much destruction Mt Stromlo experienced, together with its redevelopment, see the related weblink below.
How common are wildfires in Australia?
Bushfires, as they are properly called in Australia, are very common, particularly during the summer months. Parts of southern Australia, where the summers can be very hot and dry for extended periods of time, are particularly bushfire-prone. Bushfires occur throughout Australia, wherever the vegetation becomes dried out and easily ignited during heatwaves or drought. A common cause of bushfires is when tinder-dry vegetation is struck by lightning.There have been several significant bushfires that have caused great devastation and loss of life in Australia since European settlement. The Black Friday bushfires (1939), Ash Wednesday bushfires (1983), Canberra bushfires (2003) and Black Saturday bushfires (2009) have been among Australia's worst natural disasters.
What were the worst fires in Australia?
1. The February 2009 "Black Saturday" bushfires in Victoria which, to date, have reached a death toll of 210. 2. The February 1983 "Ash Wednesday" bushfires had a combined death toll of 75 for South Australia and Victoria. 3. The January 1939 "Black Friday" bushfires in Victoria, which saw 71 deaths. 4. The January 2005 bushfires on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, which claimed 9 lives.
How common are bushfires in Australia?
Bushfires in Australia are very common during summer. However, bushfires like the massive Black Saturday fires across Victoria in February 2009, which killed almost 200 people, only occur every few decades. Prior to Black Saturday, the worst fires were Ash Wednedsay (1983) and Black Friday (1939). In between, there have been some deadly bushfires that killed a smaller number of people (Canberra 2003; Eyre Peninsula 2005). In other years, many areas may be threatened by bushfires, particularly in the south and over in Western Australia, leading to huge property losses.
What direction did the Canberra bushfires go?
The Canberra bushfires in 2003 started to the south west of the city and moved through the southern suburbs of Canberra, heading towards the coast (eastern Australia).
When did the 2003 Canberra bush fires end?
The Canberra bushfires started at 2.45pm on 18 January 2003 and, at their worst, lasted for ten hours.
What caused the Canberra bushfires?
The Canberra bushfires of 2003 were started by lightning strikes in the Kosciuszko National Park to the west of the ACT. These spread to the adjoining Brindabella and Namadgi National Parks near Canberra and a state of emergency was declared in the city itself when, at 2.45pm on 18 January 2003, the fires reached the outskirts of Canberra and began encroaching upon the city. The fires were exacerbated by the heat and dry conditions, a common problem in southern inland Australia in summer.
How much land was burnt in the Canberra bushfire?
The Australian Capital Territory, where the Canberra bushfires occurred, covers 2,359 square kilometres. During the bushfires of January 2003, almost 70% of the ACT's pasture land, forests and nature parks were burnt. That works out to 1,651 square kilometres. This does not include the 500 homes destroyed.
Which observatory near Canberra was destroyed by bushfires in 2003?
Mt Stromlo observatory was destroyed in the January 2003 Canberra bushfires.To find more information about how much destruction Mt Stromlo experienced, together with its redevelopment, see the related weblink below.
Has Canberra ever been destroyed how and when?
Canberra has never been "destroyed", but it has been badly damaged. The Canberra bushfires of 2003 caused severe damage to the outskirts of Canberra. Almost 70% of the Australian Capital Territory's pasture, forest and nature parks were severly damaged, and most of the renowned Mount Stromlo Observatory was destroyed. After burning for a week around the edges of the ACT, the fires entered the suburbs of canberra on 18 January 2003.
How common are wildfires in Australia?
Bushfires, as they are properly called in Australia, are very common, particularly during the summer months. Parts of southern Australia, where the summers can be very hot and dry for extended periods of time, are particularly bushfire-prone. Bushfires occur throughout Australia, wherever the vegetation becomes dried out and easily ignited during heatwaves or drought. A common cause of bushfires is when tinder-dry vegetation is struck by lightning.There have been several significant bushfires that have caused great devastation and loss of life in Australia since European settlement. The Black Friday bushfires (1939), Ash Wednesday bushfires (1983), Canberra bushfires (2003) and Black Saturday bushfires (2009) have been among Australia's worst natural disasters.
What were the worst fires in Australia?
1. The February 2009 "Black Saturday" bushfires in Victoria which, to date, have reached a death toll of 210. 2. The February 1983 "Ash Wednesday" bushfires had a combined death toll of 75 for South Australia and Victoria. 3. The January 1939 "Black Friday" bushfires in Victoria, which saw 71 deaths. 4. The January 2005 bushfires on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, which claimed 9 lives.
When did the Griffins start building Canberra?
1911 :p
What Capitals start with the letter C?
Canberra- Australia
How common are bushfires in Australia?
Bushfires in Australia are very common during summer. However, bushfires like the massive Black Saturday fires across Victoria in February 2009, which killed almost 200 people, only occur every few decades. Prior to Black Saturday, the worst fires were Ash Wednedsay (1983) and Black Friday (1939). In between, there have been some deadly bushfires that killed a smaller number of people (Canberra 2003; Eyre Peninsula 2005). In other years, many areas may be threatened by bushfires, particularly in the south and over in Western Australia, leading to huge property losses.
How does global warming cause bushfires?
Global warming doesn't cause bushfires, but it prepares the countryside for them by drying everything out. It takes very little to start a bushfire if everything is tinder-dry.
