The Science Behind Raging Wildfires

ISBN-10
1914383702
ISBN-13
9781914383700
Category
Wildfires
Language
English
Published
2022
Author
Louise Spilsbury

Description

"Earth--it's a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been set alight by raging wildfires that rip across its surface, torching everything in their paths. But what causes these awesome forces of nature and where in the world are they most likely to occur? Discover the science behind raging wildfires, the world's worst-ever wildfire disasters, and the technology that scientists are using to help prevent devastating wildfires of the future."--

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