Introduction Australia is frequently ravaged by bushfires‚ more so than any other country in the world. During the severe 2002-2003 season‚ which lasted from 1 July 2002 to 28 February 2003‚ there were 5999 bushfires recorded. There has been a long‚ dramatic history of bushfires on the continent‚ with fires first sparking around five million years ago when dry grassland began to dominate the landscape. Prior to this period‚ Australia was predominately composed of lakes‚ wetlands‚ rivers and rainforests
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Paper Title Linking community bushfire education strategies to the community J.P. Gawen South Australian Country Fire Service Abstract: Community bushfire education is increasingly becoming a key component of fire and emergency services strategies through out the world. Based on the premise that well informed communities in times of emergencies are better able to act in appropriate ways to reduce the loss of life and property‚ bushfire education strategies have advanced beyond
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Bushfire incidents in Australia are caused in many different ways‚ some of the main reasons are accidents‚ such as vehicle fires‚ Human carelessness‚ for example‚ from discarded cigarette butts or escapes from campfires and Lightning. The Intensity of bushfires is increased by dry vegetation‚ often after a period of heatwave‚ together with strong‚ gusting winds‚ and absence of precipitation Faulty power lines are also often a cause of bushfires. Australia experiences many types of bushfires. Fires
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The magnitude of bushfires is determined by the extent‚ amount‚ intensity and impact of a fire upon a natural or cultural environment. In considering this‚ it is necessary to observe the factors which effect the intensity of a fire and to what scale they impact upon a community or environment. The intensity of a bushfire is measured by the speed at which heat is released from a fire‚ based on unit per length‚ this is effected by the quantity of fuel available (as more fuel equals larger fire) and
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What are the effects of bushfires? As they rage through the bush‚ they can burn houses to the ground‚ ruin crops‚ farmland‚ destroy whole communities and businesses. Large fires can often take many lives‚ be it those of people who are trapped in burning buildings‚ from breathing in too much smoke‚ or animals‚ from loss of habitat or being unable to withstand such high temperatures. Not only are many lives claimed to the fire‚ but many of those who survive the disasters suffer bad or permanent injuries
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Causes of Bushfires Bushfires are caused by both man- made and natural causes. The factors that cause them to occur include leaving a fire unattended‚ having an open fire on a dry windy day‚ the glass from a mirror causing a small flame to become a powerful wildfire‚ arson and lightening are all causes of bushfires‚ however humans are the cause of 76% of all bushfires that occur. Social impacts The impact of bushfires on the people of region can be huge and completely devastating. Some
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hazards such as bushfires‚ floods‚ heat waves‚ cyclones as well as droughts. Due to our generally hot‚ dry and unpredictable climate the country is prone to many bushfires. Bushfires impact Australia by damaging the environment‚ weakening the economy in addition to creating social distress. Bushfires have damaging impacts‚ however these fires can also be beneficial to the environment unlike other natural hazards. The amount of economic‚ social and environmental effects bushfires cause display the
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On 7 February‚ 2009‚ the state of Victoria in Australia experienced its worst ever bushfires on record with more than 700 fires burning on one day. This year bushfires will continue to spark up during the hot summer months‚ and as a new resident to Victoria it is important you have a bushfire action plan in place just in case fires move to the area where you live. Bushfires that are not in your immediate vicinity can cause discomfort to your family because of the ash and smoke in the air‚ however
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Who would want to spend their Saturday at school‚ no one? As soon as that very last bell rings on Friday you and everyone else are ready to get out of there. When Saturday comes around all I want to do that day is hang with friends‚ sleep in all day‚ or something fun. I am sure you feel and many others agree with what I am thinking. Spending your Saturday at school is something you certainly do not want to do! On Saturday I’m all set to go to a friend’s house and have some fun. That day I don’t
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Bushfires or wildfires have a high incidence in many regions of the world but is of distinct significance in Australia because the country’s high variant dry and arid landscape support the perfect environment for developing and sustaining these fires. Even though bushfires are part of natural dynamics in Australian environment‚ it is primary that learn from earlier wildfire emergencies to prepare and respond securely sooner or later with unexpected events. It has to be accredited by the communities
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