California Wildfires Flashcards

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1
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When were the California Wildfires?

A

2018

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How many fires were recorded and how much land was burned?

A

8,527 fires and 7,664km2 burned

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How many people died in the California Wildfires?

A

98 civilians and 6 firefighters

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What were the three major costs of the California Wildfires?

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$3.5 billion in damages, $1.7 billion in fire suppression and $20 billion in insurance claims.

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What winds fuelled the California Wildfires?

A

Santa Ana Winds

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How many trees died as a result of a Bark Beetle invasion?

A

129 million trees

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What is the population of California?

A

37 million people

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In the Mendocino Fires what area of Yosemite burned?

A

392km2

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What did the Santa Ana winds cause the Carr Fire to do?

A

Jump over the Sacramento River

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What was the cost of damages of the camp fire and how long did it burn for?

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$16.5 billion and it burned for 18 days

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What did the University of California record after the fires abated?

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The worst recorded air quality in California’s history. So safety zone had to be established with a warning anyone in them could be exposed to hazardous materials.

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