Weather & Climate - 'Black Saturday' fires Flashcards
1
Q
Where did the ‘Black Saturday’ fires take place?
A
In Victoria, Southeast Australia
2
Q
When were the fires?
A
February 2009
3
Q
What was the temperature in Victoria during the fires?
A
45 degrees Celsius
4
Q
How many homes were destroyed?
A
2029
5
Q
How many structures were destroyed?
A
8000
6
Q
How many people were made homeless?
A
7562
7
Q
How many people died?
A
173
8
Q
How was the fire put out?
A
Helicopters dropped water or sand, Fire breaks (1/2 mile wide boundaries between forests) were constructed
