What is a Wildfire?
Wildfires burn millions of acres every year, leaving death and destruction in their wake. While natural causes (and climate change) play a part, nearly all wildfires are caused by people. Also, the number of wildfires has increased in recent years, and they are burning longer.
The National Park Service uses several terms to describe fires.
- A wildland fire is the overarching term describing any non-structure fire that occurs in vegetation and natural fuels. (Non-structure fires involve residential, commercial or industrial buildings.)
- A prescribed fire is a planned fire intentionally set by park managers to meet management objectives.
- A wildfire is an unplanned fire sparked by natural causes, by human ignition or by an escaped prescribed fire.
When bush fires create their own weather.
eBooks
Wildfires eBook by
Life on Earth is never boring. What actually happens when Earth unleashes its fury? This title gives you an up-close look at the power of our planet. With well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more, you'll know all you need to know about wildfires! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Call Number: Follett eBookISBN: 9781624013072Publication Date: 2013
Wildfires by
What happens to the environment when wildfires occur? What are some of the causes of wildfires? What can people do about the problems caused by wildfires? How can you use your math skills to learn more about wildfires? Read this book to find the answers to these questions and learn more about wildfires.
Call Number: Follett eBookISBN: 9781610803380Publication Date: 2012
Wildfires by
Clear, easy-to-read text pairs with oversized, gripping photos to introduce readers to the basics of wildfires. Readers will learn why they happen, where they occur, and how they affect land. Types of wildfires are also explained, and a simple diagram illustrates the fire triangle. A Case Study chapter discusses the Peshtigo Fire of 1871, while a map aids comprehension. Firefighting and smoke jumpers, damage and cleanup work, safety methods, and preventive measures are also covered. Breaking News fact boxes appear throughout, and the book concludes with a News Flash! facts page. This compelling title will leave readers feeling more informed about the wildfires they hear about in the news. Features include a table of contents, a glossary with phonetic spellings, and an index. Big Buddy BOOKS is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Call Number: Follett eBookISBN: 9781617876981Publication Date: 2011
Bushfire safety by
Bushfires and grassfires are common events throughout Australia, a land with a hot, dry climate. Every year bushfires occur across Australia, often taking human life and damaging property. Major firestorms such as Ash Wednesday and Black Saturday have left scars on the national psyche and are stark reminders of the destructive power of bushfires. The impacts of climate change are clear with the emergence of more extreme fire weather in recent years; increasingly, many Australians are exposed to potentially catastrophic bushfires.
Call Number: Issues in Society eBookISBN: 9781925339550Publication Date: 2018
Extreme weather and Natural Disasters by
Australia is a vast land in which weather varies significantly in different parts of the continent. Recent extreme weather events in Australia, such as the Queensland floods and Victorian bushfires are brutal reminders of natures devastating power. This book examines the causes of severe and extreme weather, and explores the history of natural disasters in Australia and their impact on humans and the environment. Is global warming increasing the rate of natural disasters? What part does La Nina play in the current extreme weather cycle? Cyclones, floods, severe storms, bushfires, landslides, earthquakes, tsunami - what are the natural and man-made causes of these phenomena, how predictable are they, and how prepared are we for the impacts of natural disasters at a national and global level?
Call Number: Issues in Society eBookISBN: 9781921507656Publication Date: 2018
Links: Fire tornadoes
- What is a Fire Tornadoes From the Live Science website.
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