5. Small Case Studies Flashcards
1
Q
Los Angeles
A
Vegetation after summer drought can be tinder dry
A dry wind called Santa Ana, increases dryness of vegetation
Much of the area consists of low density buildings where natural vegetation remains in-between-> more risk
2
Q
Black Saturday Bushfires, Australia
A
Worst bushfire disaster, 173 people killed
3,500 structures destroyed
Temps soared above 40 degrees
Vegetation was tinder dry and humidity was low
Winds gusted over 80mph
