Geography - Causes and Effects of Wildfires

A table to help you understand the causes and effects of wild fires.

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Geography - Causes and Effects of Wildfires

Causes

  • lightning
  • spontaneous heating
  • extreme warmth and humidity
  • volcanic eruptions
  • drought

Effects

  • loss of life
  • injury
  • destruction of property and possessions
  • burning of crops
  • burning of vegetation
  • water pollution
  • air pollution
  • health problems
  • breathing difficulties
  • loss of jobs and income
  • homelessness
  • costly repairs
  • farmland lost
  • restricted access to recreational areas
  • loss of animal habitat

Overall summary

Wildfires are hard to control and severely damage entire landscapes and everything within it. They are difficult to recover from, and are extremely devastating.

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