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Southern Australia had been in the grip of a heatwave for several weeks, which intensified in the leadup to Black Saturday. Temperatures in Victoria exceeded a record-breaking 47 degrees for several days and this, together with the tinder-dry countryside, provided the start to the bushfires. Hot, gusting winds fanned the flames and caused them to quickly spread.
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How did the typography of Victoria's landscape aid the black Saturday bushfires?
The areas where many of the bushfires occurred in Victoria in 2009 are characterised by densely treed mountain slopes. Fires move more quickly uphill, so this meant that not only did the fires move through the countryside rapidly, but they were fed by the fuel of the thick vegetation. This resulted in more intense fires which were very difficult to extinguish.
What date did the 2009 bush fires end?
The 2009 bushfires in Australia, particularly the devastating Black Saturday fires in Victoria, primarily occurred on February 7, 2009. While the immediate fires were largely under control by mid-February, the overall impact and recovery efforts continued for a much longer period. Some residual fire activity and containment efforts extended into early March 2009.
How far did the black Saturday fires speard?
The Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria, Australia, which occurred in February 2009, spread over a vast area, affecting approximately 450,000 hectares (about 1.1 million acres) of land. The fires resulted in significant destruction, impacting numerous towns and communities, with some areas experiencing complete devastation. Ultimately, the fires claimed 173 lives and caused extensive property and environmental damage.
Did black Saturday start in 2009?
Yes. The Black Saturday fires began on 7 February 2009, and continued for almost five weeks.
How long did it take to put out the black Saturday fire?
The 2009 Black Saturday bushfires were too large to be extinguished, but some of them were able to be controlled by water bombing and the various bushfire brigades. The fires eventually burnt themselves out.
What are the release dates for Between Two Fires - 2009?
Between Two Fires - 2009 was released on: USA: December 2009
How many fires were there on Black Saturday?
There were hundreds of fires on Black Saturday, which occurred on February 7, 2009, in the Australian state of Victoria. These fires burned across multiple areas, claiming lives and causing widespread destruction.
What time did the Black Saturday bushfires start?
"Black Saturday" marked the start of massive bushfires in Victoria, Australia, which eventually killed 173. The fires began on 7 February 2009, and continued for almost five weeks. On 12 March Victorian authorities announced that the last of the worst bushfires which caused the most death and devastation were under control. However, smaller fires continued, controlled, for many months after that.
What is the highest bushfire death toll?
Four people lost their lives in the fires.
When was Grapevine Fires created?
Grapevine Fires was created on 2009-03-03.
What are the release dates for Goodbye Victoria - 2009?
Goodbye Victoria - 2009 was released on: USA: 10 May 2009
What are the release dates for Death Cab for Cutie Grapevine Fires - 2009?
Death Cab for Cutie Grapevine Fires - 2009 was released on: USA: 27 February 2009 (internet)
