GREEK FOREST FIRES Flashcards
1
Q
What is happening to the climate in Greece?
A
Temperature increases by 2.5 degrees in relation to the 1961-1990 period.
Rainfall decrease by 12% on average.
Heatwaves and tropic days are thought to increase.
2
Q
What is happening with forest fires?
A
Clear increases in number of fires every year
3
Q
What are 2 examples of wildfires in Greece?
A
2007 - with 270,000 hectares burnt and 84 deaths.
2021 - 125,000 hectares burnt and 3 deaths.
