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Wildfires In 2022
The 2022 wildfire season involves wildfires on multiple continents. Below is a partial list of articles on wildfires from around the world in the year 2022. Africa * 2022 European and Mediterranean wildfires, 2022 Moroccan wildfires Asia *2022 Kazakh wildfires *2022 Mongolian wildfires *2022 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa wildfires, Pakistan *2022 Siberian wildfires Europe *2022 European and Mediterranean wildfires North America *2022 Arizona wildfires **June 2022 Flagstaff wildfires *2022 Colorado wildfires *2022 California wildfires *2022 Oregon wildfires *2022 New Mexico wildfires *2022 Texas wildfires *2022 Washington wildfires *Mullica River fire Oceania *2021–22 Australian bushfire season South America ; *2022 Corrientes wildfires, Argentina *2022 Araucanía wildfires, Chile *2022 Tierra del Fuego wildfire, Chile See also *Weather of 2022 References {{Authority control 2022 wildfires, Lists of wildfires by year, 2022 2022-related lists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wildfire
A wildfire, forest fire, bushfire, wildland fire or rural fire is an unplanned, uncontrolled and unpredictable fire in an area of Combustibility and flammability, combustible vegetation. Depending on the type of vegetation present, a wildfire may be more specifically identified as a bushfire(bushfires in Australia, in Australia), desert fire, grass fire, hill fire, peat fire, prairie fire, vegetation fire, or veld fire. Fire ecology, Some natural forest ecosystems depend on wildfire. Wildfires are distinct from beneficial human usage of wildland fire, called controlled burn, controlled burning, although controlled burns can turn into wildfires. Fossil charcoal indicates that wildfires began soon after the appearance of terrestrial plants approximately 419 million years ago during the Silurian period. Earth's carbon-rich vegetation, seasonally dry climates, atmospheric oxygen, and widespread lightning and volcanic ignitions create favorable conditions for fires. The occurre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 New Mexico Wildfires
The 2022 New Mexico wildfire season is an ongoing series of wildfires burning throughout the U.S. state of New Mexico. , had burned across the state. The burned acreage figure for 2022 is well above the 1995-2015 average of approximately 270,000 acres burned annually. with the fire season in the state expected to continue until the advent of the regular North American Monsoon weather pattern throughout the Southwestern United States in the summer. A number of factors contributed to the severe wildfire season. The majority of the state is experiencing extreme to exceptional drought conditions as part of a broader severe drought in the North American west, fueled by climate change. A reduced 2021-2022 winter snowpack, long periods of higher-than-normal temperatures, and sustained strong winds have resulted in extreme fire conditions and a number of major incidents. The season has seen a large number of significant wildfires. In early April 2022, the McBride Fire destroyed over ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Weather Of 2022
The following is a list of weather events that occurred on Earth in the year 2022. The year began with a La Niña. The most common weather events to have a significant impact are blizzards, cold waves, droughts, heat waves, wildfires, floods, tornadoes, and tropical cyclones. The deadliest weather event of the year was the 2022 European heat waves, European heat waves, which killed over 26,000 people, 11,000 of which were in France. The costliest weather event of the year was Hurricane Ian, which caused at least $112.9 billion in damages in Florida and Cuba. Another significant weather event was the 2022 Pakistan floods, Pakistan floods, which killed 1,739 people and a total of $14.9 billion in damages. Deadliest events Types Cold snaps and winter storms On January 8, a 2022 Murree snowstorm, snowstorm in Pakistan caused 23 deaths. Two significant winter storms affected North America at the beginning of the year, one in the January 14–17, 2022 North American winter storm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Tierra Del Fuego Wildfire
The 2022 Tierra del Fuego wildfire is a fire affecting the Chilean commune of Timaukel in the west of Tierra del Fuego Island in southernmost South America. The fire was discovered on January 20 but since no flames could be found it was reportedly believed that it was already extinguished. It began in land owned by the forestry company Forestal Russfin. Days later the fire was envigorated and consumed various hectares of forest. By February 7 the fire had consumed 1,357 hectares of forest. The same day personnel from National Forest Corporation (Conaf) declared that the wildfire had been contained but that a reemergence was possible. Senator Guido Girardi called for cooperation with Argentina, European countries and the United States in facing to face emergency. By February 12 the wildfire continued to burn and was affecting peatlands. It was also closing in toward Karukinka Natural Park. During the weekend of February 12 and 13 winds reactivated various focii of fire, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Araucanía Wildfires
150px, Location of Araucanía Region. The 2022 Araucanías wildfires are a series of wildfires in the Chilean region of Araucanía. By February 26 57,000 ha had been burnt by fires. The commune of Traiguén and China Muerta National Reserve were on February 26 the places were most resources being used to fight fires. By February 25 180 haa had been consumed in China Muerta and the fire had not yet reached Conguillío National Park. According to Aída Baldini, manager of the wildfire division of the National Forest Corporation The National Forest Corporation or CONAF (Corporación Nacional Forestal) is a Chilean private, non-profit organization, through which the Chilean state contributes to the development and sustainable management of the country's forest resources. C ..., many fires in Araucanía are intentional given that firefighters are often hindered to approach the fires. This hindrance is in some cases a large tree that has been felled over a road, or by firefighting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Corrientes Wildfires
The 2022 Corrientes wildfires were a series of wildfires burning throughout the Corrientes Province in Argentina. It began in January of that year and continued to be active in many parts of the province, having consumed more than 800,000 hectares, which is equivalent to approximately ten percent of the province. The fire advanced over fields, mountains, wetlands and nature reserves, including the Iberá Wetlands, and has caused material damage estimated at between 25 and 40 billion pesos. The reasons for the fires include a natural disaster caused by high temperatures, water stress and lack of humidity in the environment, as well as man-made actions, either by starting intentional or negligent fires. Affected areas The fires occurred throughout the province, identifying various different scopes and magnitude in the departments and municipalities of Concepción, San Miguel, Curuzú Cuatiá, Ituzaingó, Santo Tomé, Loreto, Gobernador Virasoro, Bella Vista, San Martí ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 Australian Bushfire Season
} The 2021–22 Australian bushfire season was the season of summer bushfires in Australia. The outlook for the season was below average in parts of Eastern Australia thanks to a La Niña, with elevated fire danger in Western Australia. Higher than normal winter rainfall has resulted in above average to average stream flows and soil moisture levels through much of eastern Australia. The outlook to the end of spring was also for above average falls over much of the country apart for Western Australia. The Australian Capital Territory, Victoria and southern New South Wales are expected to have a below normal fire potential as a result of vegetation still recovering from the 2020–21 Australian bushfire season. Areas of south eastern Queensland, northern New South Wales and northern Western Australia expect an above normal fire potential caused by crop and grass growth in these areas. Fires by state or territory Western Australia On 26 November, a large bushfire in Broome cau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mullica River Fire
The Mullica River Fire was a 2022 wildfire in the Wharton State Forest in portions of Atlantic and Burlington counties in New Jersey. The fire began in a remote area of the Wharton State Forest, and firefighters suspect it was caused by an illegal campfire found near its origin; it was first spotted from a fire tower at 10 AM on Sunday, June 19. However, firefighters' initial attempt to extinguish the fire failed, partly because the inconvenient locations and poor condition of the roads around the fire made it difficult for firefighters to get to, and partly because dry weather and strong wind from the northwest helped the fire spread. By Tuesday, June 21, the fire had spread across parts of Washington and Shamong townships in Burlington County as well as Mullica Township and Hammonton in Atlantic County Atlantic County is a county located along the southern coast of the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the county had a population of 274,534. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Washington Wildfires
The 2022 Washington wildfire season officially began in March 2022. As of August 4, 2022, there have been 4 large wildfires that have burned across the state of Washington. This season started quieter than normal due to unusually colder weather that kept Eastern and Southeastern Washington burning index's largely below normal into July. As of October 2022, a total of of land in the state was burned – the fewest number of acres burned since 2012. Season narrative Monsoon-driven thunderstorm activity started several wildfires in August. One of these located south of Lind in Adams County was ignited on the morning of August 4 and grew to more than . It resulted in 10 homes burned and the evacuation of the town. Smoke from the Cedar Creek Fire in central Oregon moved into Southwest Washington then the Puget Sound region on September 10; on that day Seattle recorded the worst air quality of any major city in the world. The Bolt Creek Fire, a human-caused wildfire on the weste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 Texas Wildfires
The 2022 Texas Wildfires are a series of wildfires occurring in 2022 in the state of Texas. They include 371 individual fires occurring throughout Texas. A total of 210,045 acres have been burned in the 2022 Texas wildfires according to the Texas A&M Forest Service, with the largest fire being the Eastland Complex fire. Early outlook Seasonal fire risk High alerts are included in March of the year and it is estimated South Texas and Central Texas will be severely affected in this fire season Notable fires Eastland Complex On March 17, 2022, a fire complex formed around SE of Romney. It was claimed to have been started by drought condition and is now 90% contained. The biggest fire so far is the Kidd fire, burning about 42,333 acres. Smoke from the fires reached as far as Houston. Crittenberg Complex A fast wildfire near Fort Hood burning about 1,000,000,000 acres and is 55% contained. =Borrega Fire= Borrega Fire is the largest Texas fire since the Iron Mountain Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
