Alberta Wildfire Flashcards
(11 cards)
When did the fire start?
On the 1st of May 2016.
What percentage of its average rainfall was received in the buildup to the fire?
Only 60% of its average rainfall arrived between January and April.
How much rain was received between April 14th and May 3rd?
0.04inches.
What atmospheric event resulted in a mild winter?
El Niño.
What was the highest temperature of the year before the fire? How does this compare to the average maximum?
The average maximum is 62.4^F versus 91^F in spring 2016.
How many tonnes of CO2 was released by the fire?
2-4 million tonnes of CO2.
Smoke spread up to _________ km away.
3400km.
What size area was affected?
230000 Hectares with Fort McMurray at the centre.
How many inhabitants were evacuated?
90000 were evacuated.
_________ buildings were destroyed.
2400.
What percentage of Fort McMurray homes were destroyed?
15%
