Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.
Contents:
Mega blazes -- How wildfires work -- Where raging wildfires happen -- Scientists on the case -- Raging wildfires of the future -- Be prepared.
Summary:
Earth--it's a disaster zone! For thousands of years, Earth has been set alight by raging wildfires that rip across its surface, torching everything in their paths. But what causes these awesome forces of nature and where in the world are they most likely to occur? Discover the science behind raging wildfires, the world's worst-ever wildfire disasters, and the technology that scientists are using to help prevent devastating wildfires of the future.
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