Alberta Wildfire Flashcards
When did the fire start?
On the 1st of May 2016.
What percentage of its average rainfall was received in the buildup to the fire?
Only 60% of its average rainfall arrived between January and April.
How much rain was received between April 14th and May 3rd?
0.04inches.
What atmospheric event resulted in a mild winter?
El Niño.
What was the highest temperature of the year before the fire? How does this compare to the average maximum?
The average maximum is 62.4^F versus 91^F in spring 2016.
How many tonnes of CO2 was released by the fire?
2-4 million tonnes of CO2.
Smoke spread up to _________ km away.
3400km.
What size area was affected?
230000 Hectares with Fort McMurray at the centre.
How many inhabitants were evacuated?
90000 were evacuated.
_________ buildings were destroyed.
2400.
What percentage of Fort McMurray homes were destroyed?
15%
