As climate change makes wildfires more frequent, scientists are racing to understand how animals suffer.
a tinder box… rainfall remained well below average last winter and again this autumn.” Combine this drought-stricken landscape with record-breaking heat, plus fierce Santa Ana winds, and you have a recipe for disaster.The bigger question is, of course, how to prevent wildfires from starting?
2.Where do they jump from? They jump from planes.3.What's their main goal? Their main goal is to stop a fire from spreading.4.Why should they have proper weight? Because they won't get hurt when they land,or get blown by strong winds....
Here is what researchers have found out about wildfires worldwide: How bad are forest fires today? As wildfires become more common in many regions, the occurrence of extreme wildfires – in terms of their size, duration, intensity and impacts – is also on the rise, the OECD researchers said...
题目5. Every year, wildfires destroy millions of hectares of forest land.【1】Smokejumpers help to stop this. 【2】Smokejumpers are a special type of firefighter. They jump from planes or are lowered by helicopters into areas that are difficult to reach by car or on foot,...
“With the growing impact of climate change and increasing threat from wildfires, we’re helping create better-managed wilderness and landscapes using optimal fire management and suppression tools and tactics that help save lives, property, and our natural surroundings,” added Ryan Becker, CEO of ...
Did you know your home could spread wildfires? Structures that catch on fire are a key way that flames spread. Here are some safety tips to help stop the spread, in honor of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday. You can also click on smokeybear.com for more on how you can help prevent wildf...
Every year wildfires are started by campfires in inappropriate locations, embers carried by wind, or campfires not put out completely. Fire safety is even more important than being able to start a fire. To extinguish a fire completely, allow wood to burn to ash completely. Douse it with water...
What to do if you are trapped in or near a wildfire While it’s always important to stay calm and clear headed, you do want to stay on your toes since wildfires can change and move quickly. There’s no universal answer to whether or not you should try to “punch through” the border...
Do you freeze, or rush around to try to solve the situation, or flee the scene as quickly as you can? None of those responses will help you or your team. The word "crisis" conjures up images of floods, storms and wildfires, or maybe a banking crash or terrorist outrage. In business...