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Forest Fires

Forest fires have caused devastation and regeneration all around the world for thousands of years. Forest fires may be devastating when out of control, but they are also necessary from time to time in order to keep forests healthy and regenerate new life. This category explores the effects forest fires have on our world.

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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 the indegenous people living in forest?

Tribal, forest dwellers, aborigines, bush people, indigenous people, rainforest people. (depending on the location)

How many Statutory lanugages are there in INDIA?

Hi, There are 22 National Languages have been recognized by the Constitution of India, of which Hindi is the Official Union Language. Besides these, there are 844 different dialects that are practiced in various parts of the Country Hope this helps !!!

How are forest fires named?

Forest fires are typically named after the location where they started or a nearby landmark. For example, a fire may be named after a nearby mountain, river, or geographic feature. This naming convention helps firefighters and emergency responders quickly identify and coordinate their response efforts.

Can dry weather cause fires?

Dry weather doesnt cause a fire but it does contribute to the conditions that a fire needs. Lightning strikes cause most fires in dry weatrher. Carelessness of campfires and cigarette butts are other sources as well.

How do monkeys survive in the rainforest?

monkeys survive by eating bananas but they have to climb and swing from tree to tree to get it's food so monkeys have long arms. ( long arms 4 monkeys is important) They make a nest like a bird but a big nest 4 their infants and sleep the up in the tree.They get water by going to a lake and drink.

After an event such as a forest fire an ecosystem experiences what is called?

After a forest fire, an ecosystem goes through a process called succession. This is the gradual change in plant and animal communities over time as the ecosystem recovers and regenerates. Initially, pioneer species colonize the area followed by a more diverse community as succession progresses.

What is a coral reef made of?

Coral is the skeletal bone of the living organism, it is made of limestone. So really, it is both bone and stone!

Lime-stone : sedimentary rock which contains mainly calcium carbonate

coral : hard colored skeleton secreted by certain marine polyps

What is fire made of?

Smog is a result of a combination of photochemical reactions which involve:

1. Ground-Level Ozone (made from VOCs)

2. Nitrogen oxides.

3. Peroxyacytyl Nitrate (a dangerous gas).

4. Dirt and matter (stuff that "clogs" the air: dust and burnt matter (smoke))

Smog is linked to heavy traffic, high temperatures, and little wind, NOT CO2, a common misconception.

What causes fire?

Fire is caused by oxygen and CO2

Without oxygen it can't burn...

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Example of mutualism?

An example of mutualism is the relationship between the yucca plant and the yucca moth. The yucca moth pollinates the yucca plant while laying its eggs inside the plant's flowers. In return, the yucca plant provides a place for the moth to lay its eggs and ensures the propagation of its species through pollination.

How long have forest fire fighters been using fire resistant blankets?

I was fire fighter during the nineteen seventies, for both the California Department of Forestry, and the US Forest Service. The first fiire shelters, or aluminized fire tents were issued in 1978, and 1979. It was requirement to have one on your belt or you could not be on the fireline.

Where are current forest fires near Sun Valley Idaho?

On Friday, August 16, 2013 a wildfire is burning west of resort communities of Ketchum and Hailey It has destroyed one structure and forced evacuation of six residences. The fire is growing. The fire is west of Sun Valley.

Another wildfire, referred to as the Elk Creek Complex, has burned 38 homes and 43 out buildings in the Fall Creek area.

What is the definition of a seven-alarm fire?

7 Alarm FireThe severity of a fire and the response to it, is dependent on the number of alarms. A fire departments will send a specific number of fire engines, firefighters and various other decisions based on the alarm number.

For a first alarm fire you might send 3 engines,1 truck and 1 fire-chief.

Fora 7th alarm fire you might send something like 20 fire engines, 3 fire-chiefs, and most likely a deputy chief.

What motions can be filed as legal defenses for tenant in eviction?

Typical motions: to dismiss for failure to state a claim or for lack of jurisdiction; motion for summary judgment on the pleadings because there is no dispute of material facts. You may also consider filing a detailed answer with clarification of any twisted or incomplete facts alleged in the complaint, and denials of any exaggerations or misstatements, as well as putting forth arguments for other defenses (breach of contract, breach of warranty of habitability (privacy, health code, etc), warranty of quiet enjoyment, equitable defenses (laches, unclean hands, balance of hardships...)); and even counterclaims, in a proper situation (torts by landlord such as negligence, nuisance, infliction of emotional distress, theft/conversion of your personal property, fraud, unfair business practices, false advertising, etc), and regulatory violations (failure to follow local statutes that protect tenants).

How do flame retardants prevent fires?

Flame retardants reduce the spread of fire on a material by raising the temperature at which it will burn. There are several physical chemistry approaches to reducing flame spread, but see the wikipedia article for more details.

What do millipedes benefit the environment with?

Millipedes benefit the environment by breaking down decaying plant material, which helps with nutrient recycling and enriches the soil. They also serve as a food source for many other animals, contributing to the overall biodiversity of their habitat.

What are airplanes dumping on forest fires to try to extinguish them?

Airplanes drop fire retardants onto forest fires to help slow the spread of the flames by creating a barrier that prevents the fire from advancing. These retardants are typically a mixture of water, fertilizer, and chemicals that help to make the fire less intense and give firefighters a better chance of gaining control over the blaze.

Is it normal for a volunteer Fire Department to charge you 300 to put out a vehicle fire?

A volunteer fire department is normally supported by donations or as a line item in the municipal budget, so their services are available to anyone, regardless of ability to pay. On the other hand, firefighting can be expensive, so cost-recovery mechanisms are becoming more common, even for a volunteer department that does not pay its members anything for their services.

Why will your 98 Plymouth breeze try to start but will not fire up?

Yuur starter is probably failing. Answer You may need a new fuel pump. Buy stating fluid and remove the hose that connects to the air fliter. Spray some fuild towards the engin and turn the key. If the car turns on and then shuts off then you need a new fuel pump. It also might be your coils. Unplug a spark wire and have someone turn the key to see if there is a spark.

Winchester Model 75 When you release the safety you can hear the firing pin release and it will contact the shell but will not fire Is this a decocker or is there a problem with the weapon?

This rifle does not have a automatic de cocker so if the firing pin makes contact with the round without pulling the trigger you have an issue with the sear inside the bolt. Please take it to a competent gunsmith for the needed repairs. It is very dangerous to continue to use this rifle in it's current condition.

1991 Isuzu Trooper 2.8 will not start It is getting fire and fuel and cranking over like a champ but will not start any ideas?

Possibly a plugged catalytic converter? Or Base timing is way off, air fuel mixture is incorrect.

My Tooper was doing the same, get some throttle body (fuel ingector) cleaner and put it in with a full tank of gas. After about a 1/4 of a tank of use, it starts right up no prob.

Check your crank and or camshaft position sensors. If your camshaft position sensor or circuit is bad your car will turn over, you will bet power to your plugs if you test them and your fuel system will be pressurized but your car will not start.

You need to check that your timing chain is stil intact. Get someone to help. Take the oil filler cap off and look down in the hole. Have your faithful assistant try to crank it while you watch to see if the cams are moving. If they don't then the chain has most likely given up the ghost. If there is gas and fire and the chain is good it should at least crank, might not run long but it will crank.

Make sure you're getting a strong blue spark, not dull orange. The ignition module is a common culprit, especially when the heat sink grease on them starts to get old and they overheat.

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Don't forget that it will also not fire if there is no oil pressure. (faulty oil pump or clogged filter or otherwise)

How do people respond to forest fires?

In any bushfire situation, there are a number of responses. The people affected by the February 2009 bushfires in Victoria were divided between these responses: * Follow the evacuation plan early, and get out, with minimal luggage. * Wait and see what the fires were going to do before choosing to evacuate. This response caused a lot of deaths, as people fleeing found their ability to see on the roads severely hampered by the thick smoke. Some people were killed in multi-car pileups as a result. Many people saw the fires coming, chose to leave, but the incredible speed of the fire front caught them before they could leave. * Stay and fight. This response also resulted in so many deaths. Bushfires had been fought on the homefront and won previously. Some people underestimated the severity of the fires, and believed they could water down their houses and survive. For more information on the Government's response to the bushfires, see the excellent answer given to the question - http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_Australian_Prime_Minister_Kevin_Rudd_doing_in_response_to_the_Victoria_bushfires

Did cavemen invent fire?

Well obviously back in the caveman day they didn't have All the special and different materials like Paint, Pastels, Chalk, Clay and all that but they did have all natural recources. They would use tree bark leaves any kind of liquid they could find, and much more you might have thought cavepeople were stupis but really they were very smart, just because they weren't like a Colin Hudson don't mean they weren't smart

What is the red substance that is dropped from planes to put out fires?

These are usually a combination of primarily phosphates and sulphates. The red is a coloring added to the mix.

See the Web Link to the left for more information on the most commonly used one.