AUSTRALIA

1. how climate has changed in Australia?

Australia has already experienced increases in average temperatures over the past
60 years, with more frequent hot weather, fewer cold days, shifting rainfall patterns
and rising sea levels.

2. Identify the ideal conditions for forest fires.

Natural or man-made, three conditions must be present for a wildfire to burn: fuel,
oxygen, and a heat source. Firefighters call these three elements the fire triangle.
Fuel is any flammable material surrounding a fire, including trees, grasses, brush, and
even homes.

3. Describe black Saturday.

Quick Statistics. The Black Saturday fires started on 7 February 2009. Approximately
400 fires were recorded across Victoria, affecting 78 communities. A total of 173
people died in the fires, and 2 029 houses were lost.

4. How has the fire season changed in Australia?

Fire seasons are getting longer around the world – especially in Australia. A new
study shows that, between 1979 and 2019, annual fire seasons have become an
average of 14 days longer. In Australia, the fire season has increased from 100 days
per year to 130 days per year.

5. How can we save the population from bushfires?

6. and your loved ones at this difficult time.
7. • If you would like to donate goods, make sure your donation is
solicited and asked for by a local community or agency. Many
small community halls around the country are getting inundated
with items which they can’t sort through.
8. • Volunteer your time, or make a financial contribution, if you are
able. There are countless opportunities to contribute, whether to
some you know, a chosen charity or cause, or by purchasing
from small local businesses in fire-ravaged communities or even
by attending a charity concert.
9. • Be wary of the legitimacy of fundraisers. Some unscrupulous
fundraisers are trying to capitalise on the generosity of
Australians, but there are things you can do to protect yourself,