Wildfires Flashcards
Where did Alberta Wildfire happed? (city, province, country)
Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada
Where did fire front of Alberta wildfire advance from?
South-west, then spread erratically
What is spotting?
fire front jumping. transport of burning pieces of firebrand by wind which, at the time of landing, may ignite new fires beyond the direct ignition zone of the main fire.
Name contributing factors to Alberta wildfire
lack of winter snowfall
early snow melt in spring
warmer temperatures on average and 30C> in May
low humidity (ნალექიანობა) - tinder dry area (extremely flammable)
increased winds
El Nino effect
Climate change
Fire intensity created its own weather patterns, e.g. lightning - positive feedback
How many were evacuated in Alberta wildfire?
90,000
How many homes and businesses were destroyed (Alberta)?
2,400
How many ha land burned (Alberta)?
600,000
How far did polluted air reach? (Alberta) What toxins?
USA and Gulf Coast. mercury, lead and organic compounds
How many oil sands industry workers were evacuated because of Alberta wildfire?
1/3 of 25,000, about 8,300. production halted
What operation did Shell Canada temporarily stop?
Albian Sands mining
How many work camp units were destroyed? (Alberta)
600
What was the oil sands industry loss (Alberta)?
CAN$1 billion
What was the political impact of Alberta wildfire?
debates about climate change, reconstruction and evacuation programmes
What countries helped Canada? How?
USA, Russia, Australia. helicopters, water bombers, firefighters
How much did Alberta government provide to evacuees for living expenses?
Adults - CAN$1250
Dependents - CAN$500
