The Desert Sky Before Us by Anne Valente

Author:Anne Valente
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2019-03-27T00:00:00+00:00

BEARD, JOHANNA. PHD. “WILDFIRE.” WEATHER AND CLIMATE. ED. DEAN TRUJILLO. CAMBRIDGE: HARVARD UNIVERSITY PRESS, 2010. 22–25. PRINT.

CALL NUMBER: G552 .7 TRU

WILDFIRE

See Also: brush fire, desert fire, peat fire, vegetation fire

Wildfires are classified as uncontrolled fires, often in dry areas with combustible vegetation. They are distinguished from other fires by their scope, their unpredictability, and their ability to quickly change direction and jump highways.

Recent shifts in climate suggest the potential for wildfire growth. In order for a wildfire to occur, what is known as the fire triangle must be present: an ignition source, combustible vegetation, and oxygen. Typically, high moisture and humidity prevent combustion. But prolonged drought can cause more highly combustible environments, leaving habitats vulnerable to fire’s quick spread.

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