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Generally, they do not. Fires are started by a source of ignition, such as lightning or careless humans. High winds may knock down trees onto power lines, making enough heat to cause a fire.
Winds provide additional oxygen to the fire, making it more intense and helping to spread the fire by convection and by carrying burning embers.
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Why air pollutants produced by forest fires in another country can travel all the way to Singapore?
The air pollutants rise high in the atmosphere where the winds are very active. These high-speed winds in the upper atmosphere is what allows pollutants to travel and spread our through out the world. Even though the winds at ground level seem still, high in the atmosphere they're vigorous and aggressive.
During a hurricanes water usually causes more destruction than high winds do?
High winds do cause more damage
How does humidity affect forest fires?
Humidity has an important impact on forest fires in two major ways. First, long periods of low humidity tend to dry out all forest fuels to a dangerous degree. Even a few days of low humidity can increase the risks of grass and brush fires. During fire suppression, the daily cycle of humidity can cause fires to burn with more intensity during the heat of the day and "lay down" when the humidity is higher (usually at night, or during precipitation). Humidity changes the ignition point of small and light fuels, slowing down the spread of fire.
What are high speed winds and high altitudes known as?
I think it is winds,speed, and altitude
How do skyscarpers withstand strong winds earthquakes and high winds?
high winds and seismic activity are both taken into account when they are designed
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.
Why air pollutants produced by forest fires in another country can travel all the way to Singapore?
The air pollutants rise high in the atmosphere where the winds are very active. These high-speed winds in the upper atmosphere is what allows pollutants to travel and spread our through out the world. Even though the winds at ground level seem still, high in the atmosphere they're vigorous and aggressive.
Do Hurricane water usually causes more destruction than high winds do?
High winds do cause more damage
During a hurricanes water usually causes more destruction than high winds do?
High winds do cause more damage
What does steep air pressure gradient cause?
High winds
How do forest fires impact the long term growth of plant and animal species?
Forest fires burn plants and tall trees seem to catch on fire quicker that smaller ones since they're so high up.
Why can high winds leave you in need of roof repair?
High winds can cause damage to roof tops. In strong enough winds tiles can become dislodged and broken. If this happens they will need to be replaced.
How do high winds contribute to bush fires?
High winds can rapidly spread bush fires by pushing the flames forward and carrying embers far ahead of the main fire front. This can cause spot fires to ignite in new areas, making the blaze more difficult to control and extinguish. Additionally, strong winds can dry out vegetation, making it more susceptible to catching fire and increasing the overall fire danger.
Do hurricanes ever cause flooding?
yes they do, they cause high winds and heavy rain (I MEAN LOTS OF RAIN)
What is two pressure systems that would cause the strongest winds?
High pressure systems and high anticyclone regions produce the strongest winds. This is because the pressure gradients are much larger in these areas.
What Are Extreme Winds?
Very Very High Winds. Very Strong Winds Very Very High Winds. Very Strong Winds
Can bush fires cause death?
If you get caught on fire, the chances of you dieing a very high if you don't know what to do.
