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California Rim Fire of 2013

 

            
             According to our textbook, Earth's Natural Hazards, Understanding Natural Disasters and Catastrophes, wildfire is any instance of uncontrolled burning of grasslands, woodlands, and brush. It destroys resources, historic sites, property, take peoples lives, and put people in harms way. When wildfires get started it is difficult to put them out because they grow so quickly and they have unlimited about of fuel. Fire needs three ingredients: fuel, oxygen, and heat. This is known as the fire triangle. This is important to know when dealing with wildfires. If you know how to stop fire from occurring you can stop the fire in its tracks. This also informs people of what areas are more susceptible to wild fires. Areas that are dry with lots of vegetation are most likely vulnerable to a wildfire. According to National Geographic, on average there are more than 100,000 wildfires a year clearing more than 9 million acres of land. A wildfire can reach up to speeds as fast as 14 mph. Four out five wildfires are started because of humans, according to National Geographic. Typically there is a big gap between rainy and dry seasons. Most likely there would be a drought in that area. The fire will burn anything combustible. Most wildfires use grasses, shrubs, trees, and structures as fuel. Each of these fuel sources causes the fire to behave differently. .
             Grasses has exposed surfaced. Making it easy to ignite and to burn. It spreads at a rapid pace. Depending on the area will determine how high the grass is. Grass grows together and right on top of other grass. When there is a drought or in between seasons of rain, the grass will dry out and become more likely to catch on fire. Since grass is so close together, it constricts airflow to it. .
             Shrubs are a lot like grass, but shrubs are more opened and can have more airflow feeding the fire. They stand anywhere between 2-12 feet high. This allows the fire to reach higher vegetation such as trees and catch them on fire too.


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