wildfire hazards - conditions Flashcards
what is a wildfire?
a large, uncontrolled fire that quickly spreads through vegetation
what kind of vegetation types allow for them to spread quickly and easily?
thick, close together vegetation
what do trees and thick bushes lead to?
more intense wildfires
what vegetation does not burn as intensely?
grasslands
vegetation with what like eucalyptus causes more intense fires?
flammable oils
for vegetation to be able to catch should it be dry or damp?
dry
finer or thicker vegetation causes fires to spread quicker?
finer
finer or thicker vegetation causes fires to burn for longer and more intensely?
thicker
what should the climate be?
enough rainfall for plant grown but dry spells ad drought to dry out fuels
areas with dry seasons such as ?
california
what topography does fire spread quick on?
hills (bc heat rises)
what happens at rivers?
fires can jump across rivers into areas due to lit debris causing it to spread