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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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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.

What is Jonas's assignment in the book the Giver?

The Receiver of memory; Jonas will take lessons with the "Giver", training him to become the future "Giver". What the receiver does is take memories of things like color, animals, snow and other things nonexistent in Jonas's world. He will become the most knowledgeable man in all of his world. He will be called for when the people are in a time of panic or when they do not no what to do.

When did Hayman Fire happen?

The Hayman Fire occurred in Colorado, United States, in June 2002. It started on June 8th and was fully contained on July 18th. It is the largest wildfire in the state's history, burning approximately 138,000 acres.

How do you survive a forest fire from not getting your house burned?

To increase your chances of surviving a forest fire without your house getting burned, you can take several precautions. Clear flammable debris, like dry leaves and firewood, from around your property. Create a defensible space by keeping a distance of at least 30 feet between the house and any vegetation. Install fire-resistant roofing materials and regularly clean gutters and roofs to prevent ember ignition. Additionally, ensure you have an evacuation plan and stay updated on local fire warnings and evacuation notices.

What happened to the boy who ate fire?

Eating fire can cause serious injuries or even be fatal. If a boy ate fire, he likely suffered burns to his mouth, throat, and digestive system. Medical treatment would be necessary to manage the burns and any related complications.

How is Mercury introduced into the environment?

Mercury is introduced into the environment through both natural and human activities. Natural sources include volcanic eruptions and weathering of rocks, while human activities like industrial processes, coal burning, and mining contribute significantly to mercury emissions. Once released into the air or water, mercury is transported and can accumulate in ecosystems, leading to harmful effects on animals and humans.

Why are forest fires necessary for regeneration in Australia?

Many of Australia's plants seeds in the soil rely on the chemicals produced by fire to make them start growing. They also need the sunlight from the open canopy. Without the fires that the bush has evolved to regenerate. the more opportunistic often rainforest species take over. the gully species like Pittosporum undulatum are also killed by the fires. Unfortunatly due to the loss of human life in wildfires Australian's are now scared of fires. And don't allow the bushland to burn, as frequently as is necessary. maybe we shouldn't have built our houses all along the tops of the ridglines in a fingers type shape, basically saying hey I'm going to build my house as fire pronely as possible. And then they get scared and go and clear hundreds of meters of bush from around the houses for protections. But it is obvious that really the bush needs protecting from the whacked out human. this was wrote by an Australian by the way. =]

What happens if you called fire station and there was no fire?

If you call the fire station and there is no fire, they will likely ask you for more information to determine the reason for your call. They might provide guidance or assistance if it's a non-emergency situation. However, tying up emergency lines unnecessarily can prevent faster responses to actual emergencies, so it's important to only call in genuine emergency situations.

Why is a clear cut more damaging to a community than forest fire?

Because clear cut means zero trees left, which means no seeds left to grow new trees. There is also terrible erosion.

What happen after a fire?

When you created a fire [do not panic or you will burn or die] dont play with it, dont scream, and never ever hold it closer than 10 inches away or you will die.

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How many forest fires has there been?

The number of forest fires varies significantly each year and depends on various factors, including weather conditions, climate change, and human activity. In recent years, millions of acres have been burned globally, with thousands of individual fires reported annually. For precise statistics, it's best to consult specific organizations, such as the National Interagency Fire Center or the Global Fire Emissions Database, for up-to-date figures.

Can a fire put out a forest fire?

A forest fire is difficult to put out - just look at forest fires that have occurred in California for several days and even weeks. Water, retarding agents and backfires are the preferred methods. DON'T USE LIQUOR! I'VE TRIED IT

When did humans start talking?

around 200,000 years ago! x

Another answer:

No one knows for sure

Louis on 26 July 2010: indeed, no one knows for sure, but there is good reasoning behind thinking that language developed only about 13000 years ago. Although people communicated before, like all animals do, they would also have been using sounds like singing and gestures and even drawings and carving. The the cro-magnons made cave paintings 80.000 years ago. But they were unlikely to have had anything like structured language. It was only when humans settled down from being hunters gatherers into agricultural communities that language developed. There is an excellent book pulling the facts together on this by Rik Smits, unfortunately it seems to be available in Dutch only.

How is fire bad?

Fire is bad if it goes up in the wrong place at the wrong time where it threatens lives and homes.

However, fire is not bad in the natural ecosystem. Depending on the plant community or biome, fires have, can (and still should) occur every 5 to 10 years (grasslands) to every 10 to 40 years (some forests like the boreal) all to reduce litter content and put nutrients down for more plants to grow and to encourage plant growth.

What is bad about wildfires, though, is the infrequencyin which they occur due to human efforts to prevent any means of starting a fire. For example, the tall-grass prairie naturally and normally had a fire frequency interval of around 3 to 5 years. With human involvement and efforts to prevent fires from occuring in such grasslands, we end up with a plant community that hasn't seen a fire in 20, 30, even 50 years. When that happens, we get a huge build up of litter over time, less biomass production from live grasses, and when someone throws a cigarrette out of a vehicle or lightning hits, the fires that do occur there occur with a rabid intensity that is truly frightening, far more frightening than if that native grassland was allowed to burn more frequently. It's no different with forest fires: The longer fires are withheld from a forested area and the more litter is built up, the more intense and ferocious the fires.

What are some good ways of putting out a fire?

There are several ways to put out a fire, but it really depends on what kind of fire you're talking about:

  1. Adding water
  2. Removing oxygen by covering it with something non-flammable, such as dirt or metal lids.
  3. Using a fire extinguisher or other chemicals
  4. Calling the fire department
  5. Removing the fuel source, such as wood
  6. Stomping on it if it's a small fire
  7. Blowing on it, if it's a match or a candle flame (anything larger will grow by blowing on it)
  8. Isolating it so that it dies out after its fuel is consumed