Why do floods often occur after forest fire?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

floods occur after forest fires because the fires will have destroyed all the trees and their root systems. So when there is an average amount of rain, the rain just washes past the dead trees because there are no roots to take in the water and slow it down.

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∙ 13y ago

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What is the main reason floods occur after forest fire?

because it is very DRY

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.

What is best to describe flood forest fire earthquakes?

Floods, forest fires, and earthquakes are referred to as natural disasters.

What season does a forest fire normally occur?

Summer

Why a breeze makes a forest fire burn faster?

chemicak change occur

Where is a wild fire most likely to occur?

a forest or somewhere very dry

How does a succession occur after a forest fire?

The ecosystem becomes more stable and diverse

When does a forest fire normally occur?

it can occur during the summer when it is hot and especially when there's a storm because of lightning

How often does fire occur?

everyday

What type of succession occur after a forest fire?

Secondary succesion because the forest or life has to grow again! :)

Why does forest fire occur even though in a cold place?

All fire needs to continue burning is oxygen and fuel

Where does most forest fire happen?

Wildfires mainly occur in dry areas, such as mountains and forests