Forest fires : detection, suppression and prevention /

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Imprint:	New York : Nova Science Publishers, ©2009.
Description:	1 online resource (xiii, 350 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Language:	English
Series:	Natural disaster research, prediction and mitigation series Natural disaster research, prediction and mitigation series.
Subject:	Forest fires -- Prevention and control. Forest fires -- Detection. Forest fires -- Detection. Forest fires -- Prevention and control. Electronic books.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11211789

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Other authors / contributors:	Gomez, Eduards, 1961- Alvarez, Kristina, 1964-
ISBN:	9781616684099 1616684097 9781607417163 1607417162
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record.
Summary:	"A forest fire is any uncontrolled, non-structure fire that occurs in the wilderness. Wildlife behavior is often complex and variably dependent on factors such as fuel type, moisture content in the fuel, humidity, windspeed, topology, geographic location and ambient temperature. Weather patterns, such as heat waves droughts can also have a dramatic impact on the onset and outcome of wildfires. Fire is sometimes essential for forest regeneration, however, it often destroys forests and has dire social and economic consequences. This book looks at the underlying causes of forest fires, their ecological effects and preventive strategies."--Publisher's description.
Other form:	Print version: Forest fires. New York : Nova Science Publishers, ©2009 9781607417163

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