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Forest Fire The most common hazard in forests is a forest fire. Forest fires are as old as the forests themselves. They pose a threat not only to the forest wealth but also to the entire regime to fauna and flora seriously disturbing the bio-diversity and the ecology and environment of a region. During summer, when there is no rain for months, the forests become littered with dry senescent leaves and twinges, which could burst into flames ignited by the slightest spark. The Himalayan forests, particularly, Garhwal Himalayas have been burning regularly during the last few summers, with colossal loss…
23 April, 2021
Forest Fire
California Wildfires California (USA) is facing sprawling wildfires destroying more than 400,000 acres of forests in Northern and Central California. Reasons for California’s Wildfires: Climate: California, like much of the West, gets most of its moisture in the fall and winter. Its vegetation then stays dry throughout the summer because of a lack of rainfall and warmer temperatures, which ultimately serve as the ignition for fires. However, with global warming, the temperature has increased by 1-2 degrees Celsius, leading to an upsurge in cases of wildfires. Human intervention: The spark for many fires arises due to human-made causes such…
24 August, 2020
Forest Fire
Forest Fires in India According to the report of the Forest Survey of India, between 2003–2017, a total of 5,20,861 active forest fire events were detected in India. About 54% of the forest cover in India is exposed to occasional fire. Most fire-prone regions - Northeast India, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Western Himalayas have shown a sharp increase in carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and ozone during high fire activity periods. The occurrence of high fire intensity in the low-altitude Himalayan hilly regions may be due to the plant species (pine trees) in the area and their proximity to villages. Villages…
14 July, 2020
Forest Fire
Forest Fire GS-1 Geography With rising mercury levels, Uttarakhand's forest fire season has now reached its peak. There are two primary causes of wildfires, viz. Human and Natural. Human Causes 90% of all wildfires are caused by humans. Human acts of carelessness such as leaving campfires unattended and negligent discarding of cigarette butts result in wildfire disasters every year. Accidents, deliberate acts of arson, burning of debris, and fireworks are the other substantial causes of wildfires. Natural Causes Lightning: A fairly good number of wildfires are triggered by lightning. Volcanic Eruption: Hot magma in the earth’s crust is usually expelled out as lava during a volcanic…
28 May, 2020
Forest Fire
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