Wildfires Flashcards
Give some primary effects of a wildfire
Death or injury from flames Property's damaged Vegetation ruined Air pollution Health problems
Define wildfire
An uncontrolled fire within vegetation in the countryside
Give some secondary affects of wildfires
Loss of jobs Decline in tourism Homelessness Soil erosion from lack of vegetation Animals may become extinct or endangered
Where do wildfires occur?
On every continent but Antarctica in hot drought like areas
What 3 conditions do wildfires need to burn?
Heat fuel and oxygen
What are natural causes of wildfires
Lightning
Spontaneous heating e.g branches
Ash and lava from volcanoes
Name human causes of wildfires
Arson Sparks from trains Chimneys Cigarettes Matches
What is an medc example of a wildfire
Black Saturday bush fires victoria Causes Major drought and change in wind direction Effects- 400 injured 117 killed 2,000 homes destroyed Temporary accommodation for 7,000
Aid quick to come
What is an ledc example of a wildfire
Kenya 2012 Causes major drought illegal trade dry grassland arson Effects Grassland destroyed Injured wildlife Loss of vegetation Accommodation for 650 families
Aid was slow to come worldwide due to the strong winds
How can you prevent wildfires
Remove fuel from at risk areas
Organise controlled burning of dead material
Educate public such as smokey bear
How do the emergency services deal
With wildfires
They spray water on burning areas
Air drops in areas they cannot reach with substance called sky jello
Spray ahead of fires
Build fire breaks
Burn a controlled backfire to remove oxygen
What is needed in an evacuation kit
Torch clothes food first aid batteries sanitary materials
Will there be more in the future or no?
Yes
Increase over years
Land affected increased
More vegetation has been destroyed
Climate change
No
Natural cycle
Random process
Why do we protect people from wildfires.
Economic reasons, environment and the population.
