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What primarily fuels 'zombie' fires, which allows them to smolder underground for extended periods?
What primarily fuels 'zombie' fires, which allows them to smolder underground for extended periods?
In what way do 'zombie' fires differ from forest fires in their combustion characteristics?
In what way do 'zombie' fires differ from forest fires in their combustion characteristics?
What event is mentioned as a potential trigger for the reignition of 'zombie' fires?
What event is mentioned as a potential trigger for the reignition of 'zombie' fires?
How did the wildfire situation in Canada in 2023 compare to the previous year?
How did the wildfire situation in Canada in 2023 compare to the previous year?
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Which of the following statements about peat fires is true?
Which of the following statements about peat fires is true?
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What is one primary reason for the increase in zombie fires in British Columbia and Alberta?
What is one primary reason for the increase in zombie fires in British Columbia and Alberta?
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Which feature makes zombie fires difficult for firefighters to detect?
Which feature makes zombie fires difficult for firefighters to detect?
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Which region is NOT mentioned as being susceptible to zombie fires?
Which region is NOT mentioned as being susceptible to zombie fires?
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What has hindered firefighters' efforts to manage zombie fires effectively?
What has hindered firefighters' efforts to manage zombie fires effectively?
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How many zombie fires typically occur annually in British Columbia and Alberta under normal conditions?
How many zombie fires typically occur annually in British Columbia and Alberta under normal conditions?
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What ecological conditions contribute to the persistence of zombie fires after winter?
What ecological conditions contribute to the persistence of zombie fires after winter?
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Which statement about zombie fires is true?
Which statement about zombie fires is true?
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What specific type of vegetation is associated with areas prone to zombie fires?
What specific type of vegetation is associated with areas prone to zombie fires?
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Study Notes
Zombie Wildfires in Western Canada
- Canada experienced the worst wildfire season on record in 2023
- Over 6,500 blazes scorched more than 48 million acres of forest across Canada
- This represents a 170% increase compared to 2022
- Wildfires subsided when the snow arrived
- "Zombie" fires, which are smoldering under the snow, re-ignited afterward.
- These fires are difficult to extinguish because the organic material beneath the snow is highly flammable
- They can burn for weeks or months underground
- The fires emerge because the ground is struck by lightning or when farmers set controlled fires to burn excess vegetation.
- The fires get their name because they are known to smolder or reappear years later.
- Many of the fires had not been fully extinguished, and with warmer weather, the fires have roared back to life, forcing evacuations.
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Explore the record-breaking wildfire season in Canada during 2023, where over 6,500 blazes affected more than 48 million acres. Learn about the phenomenon of 'zombie' fires that smolder under the snow and re-ignite, creating challenges for firefighting efforts. This quiz delves into the causes, impacts, and responses to these ecological events.
