Alberta wildfire case study Flashcards
1
Q
when did it happen
A
2016
2
Q
where did it happen
A
America
3
Q
what were the conditions that caused the fire
A
- lack of snowfall
- warmer average temperature dried the land
- low humidity
4
Q
where did the fire hit
A
the Fort McMurray area, e.g downtown
5
Q
what river did spotting occur over
A
the Athabsca river
6
Q
what were the effects of the fire
A
- 2,000 homes burned down
- increased anxiety
- water contamined
- 90,000 fled
