Discuss and describe the geographical processes on this Victoria bushfire?

Answer 1

Weather is a major contributor to bushfires. The hotter and drier, the more likely it is for a bushfire to start and spread uncontrollably. High winds will reduce humidity, and cause an ongoing bushfire to spread more rapidly. Often these high winds are brought from off the desert areas in Australia. Therefore, the geographic process tends to be that bushfires are more common inland, rather than near the coast, where weather is drier. Bushfires move faster in hilly country. For every 10 degrees of slope gradient, the speed of the bushfire will double as it travels uphill. This is by no means the case every time, however, as bushfires are also common on the largest island in Moreton Bay (North Stradbroke Island), near Brisbane, Queensland. Not only is the weather humid, but the terrain is comparatively flat.

Answer 2

The most historical Victorian bush fire is that of the 2009 black Saturday. Many properties were destroyed. 173 people died. However, there have been so many smaller bush fires in the past, certain native foliage in Australia have evolved as bush-fires dependents to reproduce. The fires have become an essential part of the ecosystem. Indigenous Australians use fire to foster grasslands for hunting and to clear tracks through dense vegetation. It has been practiced for generations.

Answer 3

The geographical processes involved in a bushfire in Victoria would include fuel availability, weather conditions (such as temperature, wind speed, and humidity), and topography affecting fire spread. Fuel availability refers to the amount and types of vegetation present, which can influence fire intensity and behavior. Weather conditions play a significant role in fire ignition and spread, with high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds increasing fire risk. Topography, including slope and aspect, can impact fire behavior by affecting fire direction and speed of spread.