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Forest fires release a lot of carbon dioxide that was being stored in the trees. This adds to the greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. On the other hand, large amounts of smoke from forest fires can block the rays of the sun for a time, causing a temporary cooling.

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What are the various factors that can cause a forest fire?

Forest fires can be caused by natural factors such as lightning strikes, dry weather conditions, and strong winds. Human activities like campfires, discarded cigarettes, and arson can also lead to forest fires.


Sun or forest fires cause rock to crack?

Sun or forest fires can cause rocks to crack through a process called thermal stress. When rocks are heated rapidly by intense sunlight or fires, they can expand unevenly, leading to cracks forming due to the differential expansion and contraction of the rock material. Over time, this repeated stress from heating and cooling can cause the rock to fracture or break apart.


What type of weathering occurs when the extreme temperature from forest fires split rocks?

Thermal weathering occurs when rocks are exposed to extreme temperature changes, such as those from forest fires. The rapid heating and cooling of rocks causes them to expand and contract, eventually leading to the splitting and fracturing of the rocks.


What causes the most forest fires in th western US?

Human activities such as campfires, debris burning, equipment use, and arson are some of the main causes of forest fires in the western US. Additionally, lightning strikes during dry and windy conditions can also ignite fires in the region.


When can a wild forest fire happen?

Several ways: Deliberately lit by humans - criminal! they also can be caused by cigreets. Lightning strikes,Discarded bottles, etc. acting as magnifying glasses. Discarded cigarette butts and matches not fully extinguished.

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Can smog cause forest fires?

no


What is the main cause of forest fires?

The main cause of forest fires is human activities, such as campfires, discarded cigarettes, and intentional arson. Natural causes like lightning strikes can also start forest fires.


How many forest fires are caused by cigarettes?

Cigarettes are the cause of about 10% of all forest fires.


What does forest fires cause?

Forest fires can cause destruction of habitats for plants and animals, loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, air pollution from smoke, and contribute to climate change by releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Additionally, they can result in property damage, human displacement and health issues from smoke inhalation.


Is lightning a deadly cause of forest fires?

yes it can cause fires because lighting finds the quickest route to the ground


Were local owls effected cause of forest fires?

yes i can,becuse it wild flowers are very dry and they can start and effect forest fires


What kind of problems did Stone age peoples face?

People faced climate changes which led to flood, fires, drought, and disease.


Can forest fires cause other natural disaters?

yeah of course it can. = )>


What is the climate like in Alaska when it's summer?

anywhere from hot to smoky, because of forest fires.


How can a forest fire have both beneficial and harmful changes?

Some plants depend on the effects of a fire to survive and some fires burn away dead material that allows for healthier regrowth. But forest fires are extremely hard to contain due to the dry climate and the thousands of trees and plants providing fuel for the fire to burn


Were there any fires started by smokers?

Cigarettes have been the cause of thousands of house fires and forest fires over the many decades they have been used.


What forest gets the most forest fires?

The Amazon Rainforest experiences a significant number of forest fires each year due to deforestation, agricultural practices, and climate change. The boreal forests in Canada and Russia also see high levels of forest fires, especially during dry seasons.