Using weather forecasts for predicting forest-fire danger

H. T. Gisborne

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Using weather forecasts for predicting forest-fire danger

Formally Refereed

Authors:

H. T. Gisborne

Year:

1925

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Monthly Weather Review. 53(2): 58-60.

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Abstract

Three kinds of weather control the fluctuations of forest-fire danger-wet weather, dry weather, and windy weather. Two other conditions also contribute to the fluctuation of fire danger. These are the occurrence of lightning and the activities of man. But neither of these fire-starting agencies is fully effective unless the weather has dried out the forest materials so they are dry enough to burn.

Keywords

weather, forest fire danger

Citation

Gisborne, H. T. 1925. Using weather forecasts for predicting forest-fire danger. Monthly Weather Review. 53(2): 58-60.