effects of wildfires Flashcards
1
Q
what are examples of primary effects to fires?
A
-loss of life
-loss of property
-release of toxic gases
-loss of crops, timber and livestock
-loss of wildlife
damage to soil structure
2
Q
what are secondary effects of wildifires?
A
- evacuation
- increasde flood risk
3
Q
why do fires cause increased flood risk?
A
loss of vegegetation reduces interception and semi permanent stores such as leaves
4
Q
how mnay people lost their lives in the 2009 fires in victoria ausralia?
A
173
