Black Saturday Bushfire Flashcards
(30 cards)
When did the Black Saturday bushfires occur?
7th February – 14th March 2009
Where did the Black Saturday bushfires occur?
Victoria, Australia
How many fires were recorded during the Black Saturday bushfires?
Over 400
How many towns were affected by the Black Saturday bushfires?
78 towns
Which were the worst-hit towns during the Black Saturday bushfires?
Marysville and Kinglake
How many people were displaced due to the bushfires?
Approximately 7,562 people
What was the temperature during the Black Saturday bushfires?
Temperatures reached 46°C
What was the wind speed during the bushfires?
Winds reached 100 km/h, later increasing to 120 km/h
How long was the drought before the Black Saturday bushfires?
Nearly 2 months with little to no rainfall
What caused the wind change on 7th February?
A cool change hit Victoria, which caused gale-force winds
What were some confirmed causes of the bushfires?
Arson, faulty machinery, lightning, and fallen power lines
What was the average speed of the flames during the Black Saturday bushfires?
12 km/h
How fast did the flames travel at their peak speed?
600 meters per 30 seconds
How many people died in the Black Saturday bushfires?
173 people
How many people were injured during the bushfires?
414
How many homes were destroyed by the fires?
Over 2,000 homes
What was the total area of land burnt in the Black Saturday bushfires?
1.1 million acres
How many animals were killed in the fires?
Over 1 million animals
What was the economic cost of the bushfires?
$4.4 billion
How many livestock were lost in the bushfires?
11,800 livestock
What was the equivalent energy released by the fires compared to an atomic bomb?
Equivalent to 1,500 Hiroshima atomic bombs
How many firefighters were on standby on 7th February?
3,582 firefighters
How many firefighters in total fought the fires?
Over 5,000 firefighters
What military aid was provided during the bushfires?
Assistance from the Australian Defense Force
