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Lightning, volcanic eruptions, sparks from rockfalls, spontaneous combustion,
underground coal fires and even just throwing a lighted cigarette can ignite wildfires. In areas where there are many dried up leaves and trees, throwing a lighted cigarettes might just cause these to burn out of control. Many are started by arson, such as slash-and-burn, which is considered the least expensive way to clear land for future use such as farming crops. Flammable grasses caused by overlogging also contribute to the ease of igniting wildfires. Lightning, volcanic eruptions and such, which produces heat and even light, can cause the forests to catch fire and spread all over.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y ago- Causes of Forest Fires. Wildfires can be ignited by a variety of occurrences. In addition to lightning, human-related activities start a large number of fires every year. Unattended or out-of-control camp fires, a discarded burning cigarette, arson, or even equipment use can set off a blaze.
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∙ 7y ago- Throwing away cigarettes.
- Lighting fires and not putting them out properly
- Leaving glass bottle litter that can focus the sun's rays and start a fire.
- Deliberate arson.
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∙ 6y agoSeveral probable ways are: forest fires can be started deliberately by arsonists, or by a lightning strike, or by sunlight shining through the thick bottom of a broken clear glass bottle, acting like a magnifying lens. It could also be started by sparks blown into the air from a nearby garden bonfire, or a controlled burn on farmland that gets out of hand.
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Is forest fire a natural disaster?
They're considered natural disasters since fire is a natural thing
Which of the earths main sphers did the cause of fire originate?
I heard that lightning is a common cause of forest fires.
Why is forest fire a type of spontaneous combustion?
Spontaneous combustion is one way a forest fire can be started. Other ways include lightning, volcanic eruption, sparks from rockfalls and human causes.
What is the difference between a prescribed fire and a wildfire?
A prescribed fire is a human(firefighter) started fire. It has a specific area that needs to be burned! These are started to eraticate fuels that are in abundance so that when a wildfire does occur in this area it usually is much easier to deal with! A wildwire is basically any fire out of control either human or naturally started!
How might a forest fire affect the food web in a forest?
because it will make a big fire
Can forest fire and floods be the reasons for the species to get endangered?
Yes and no. Most species recover from flood and fire. Flood and fire are nature's way of controlling species population, and also of regenerating growth in the forests. However, some species cannot recover from a combination of natural disasters AND human involvement. One of the things that causes species to be endangered is human encroachment. Encroachment means human activities that have negative effects on the make up of the forest zones. Sometimes forest fire and flood are caused by human activities, and these can have negative effects on the species of the forest. Other "encroachment" activities that endanger animals are when human beings go to the forest for fetching woods, cutting lumber, picking off the bark and leaves for local medicine; they hunt in the forest, dig holes, alter the ecological settings of the forest floor, etc. All these activities put together lead to forest fire and flood thereby burning and washing away all the necessary ingredients needed by these species to survive, causing habitat loss and so on.
Could a drought cause a forest fire?
It can't cause a forest fire, but it can contribute to its spread, especially if there are high winds.
Does fire do anything goodd to the forest?
No it dot do anythig good for The forest. but a human can use it to keep worm in the forest
Is forest fire a natural disaster?
They're considered natural disasters since fire is a natural thing
What is the major cause of fire?
The major cause of fire is neglect from humans. 95% of Forest Fires are started by humans.
What is the cause of burning forest?
The fire spread to each tree if they are dry and a little mossy.
Is Fire an Act of Man or an Act of God?
It depends on the cause of the fire. Arson is an Act of Man. A forest fire is an Act of God.
Which of the earths main sphers did the cause of fire originate?
I heard that lightning is a common cause of forest fires.
What is a forest fire?
A forest fire is something caused by individuals that either don't put out a campfire, or does not put out a smoke that they had. Also if you see a forest fire it is best to start another one around it. for example, What you do is try to put gasoline around the fire in which is occuring, than light that gas on fire this will cause the fire you made to close in on the natural forest fire. The two will eventually collide and burn out eachother.forest fires are any sudden occurring fire in a forest that burns the lives in it and destroys everything
What was the cause of the 1949 French bush fire?
The cause of the 1949 French bush fire was that a cigarette butt was not put out properly. It ended with the biggest forest fire in France, which claimed 82 lives.
How profit motive can cause forest fire?
for poaching or agriculture people burn the forets
Why is forest fire a type of spontaneous combustion?
Spontaneous combustion is one way a forest fire can be started. Other ways include lightning, volcanic eruption, sparks from rockfalls and human causes.
