Australia
bushfires
Reason. Affects. History
The history of forest
fires in Australia
The history of forest fires in Australia dates back
millions of years, when Aboriginal Australians used fire
to clear grasslands and create pathways through
dense vegetation.
However, since the arrival of Europeans, forest fire
management has changed significantly, leading to
disasters like the 2019-2020 fires, which burned over 10
million hectares and killed thousands of people and
animals.
chronology of some of the most severe
forest fires in Australian history:
1974-1975 fires: burned 1,170,000 square kilometers, 15% of Australia.
Black Saturday 2009: in Victoria, 173 people died and 2000 homes were lost.
Ash Wednesday 1983: in Victoria and South Australia, 75 people died and
almost 1900 homes were damaged.
Black Friday 1939: in Victoria, 71 people died and 650 homes were
destroyed.
Black Tuesday 1967: in Tasmania, 62 people died and almost 1300 homes
were damaged.
Gippsland fires and Black Sunday 1926: in Victoria, 60 people died over a
two-month period.
reasons & relations
CLIMATE CHANGE LIGHTNING HUMAN ACTIVITIES TOPOGRAPHY
Global warming has led to Lightning is a natural Human activities such as Australia's topography,
an increase in the cause of forest fires in using fire to clear grasslands, with its mountains and
frequency and severity of Australia, especially neglecting campfires, using valleys, can create
heatwaves, creating during electrical machinery that generates conditions conducive to
conditions conducive to storms. sparks, and throwing away the spread of forest fires.
forest fires. cigarette butts can start
forest fires.
Affects
POLITICAL
SOCIAL + ECONOMIC
Increase in awareness and political
action around climate change Loss of human life and properties
Call to action to reduce greenhouse Health impacts, especially for
gas emissions and mitigate the effects
vulnerable populations
of climate change
Economic impacts, including loss
Focus on forest management and fire
prevention of tourism and agriculture
Debates around tree logging and Community response and
ecosystem management support, including donations
Challenges in terms of emergency and volunteering
management and disaster response
Call to improve coordination and
preparedness for future disasters
CULTURAL
Destruction of cultural and sacred sites
Impact on the identity and spirituality of communities
Effects on oral tradition and cultural knowledge
transmission
Impact on artistic and cultural expression
Artists' response to the fires through their work
When bushfires happen, other countries provide
support in various ways, including:
Children's Fund (UNICEF) offers support to the affected country's
government and partners, providing relief and assistance to
those affected.
Fire management expertise: Countries with experience in
managing wildfires can share their expertise and provide
guidance on fire suppression.
Emergency response teams: Specialized teams can be deployed
to assist in combating the fires and providing support to local
teams
International cooperation: Global organizations can facilitate
international cooperation, coordinate responses.
Affect on nature
LOSS OF BIODIVERSITY
CHANGES IN SPECIES
COMPOSITION
SOIL DEGRADATION
WATER POLLUTION
CLIMATE CHANGES
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Made by Zhanna, Mañuel, Octavio, Paola and
Fernanda (5A)
