Wildfire key terms Flashcards
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Wildfire
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A large, uncontrolled inferno that quickly spreads through and burns wild landscapes
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Ignition source
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The source which can supply enough heat to spark a fire, can be either natural or human
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Fuel
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Components which can burn when exposed to a heat source, contributing to the size of the inferno
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Retardants
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Chemicals sprayed onto infernoes in order to slow them down, which are composed of nitrates, ammonia, phosphates, sulphates, and thickening agents
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Pyrophytic vegetation
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Plants adapted to tolerate fire, through having thick bark, high moisture content, or underground storage structures
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Crown fires
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Fires which burn from treetop to treetop, burning aerial fuel
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Surface fires
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Fires which burn along the ground using surface fuels
