Alberta Wildfire Flashcards

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1
Q

How much damage was done to Fort McMurray?

A

$9bn

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2
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How many where forced to flee?

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90,000 people

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How much of the town was undamaged?

A

80-90%

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4
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A few million tonnes of…

A

co2 released

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Environmental impacts

A

Water pollution
Air pollution
Waste- clogged sewage system, rotting food

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Economic impacts

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Oil-production shut down
World oil prices rose in anticipation
90,000 out of work

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How many buildings destroyed?

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24,000

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How much oil was lost?

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1.2M barrels per day

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