Imagine a forest like a big campfire. When it gets too hot, or when there's not enough water around, the trees and leaves can catch fire easily, just like how paper burns in the sun. Lightning is one way forests start to burn, but sometimes humans make fires too, like when they leave a campfire unattended.
How It Spreads
Once a forest catches fire, it spreads fast because of wind, and if there's no rain for days, the fire can grow bigger and bigger, like a wildfire.
Examples
- A lightning strike can ignite a single tree, which then sets off a forest fire.
- Leaving a campfire unattended on a dry day might turn into a big forest fire.
- Strong wind can carry burning leaves from one part of the forest to another.
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See also
- How Does ‘Algae’ Help in Fighting Climate Change?
- What Causes the ‘Greenhouse Effect’ and How Is It Different from Natural Climate Change?
- How Does a Forest Help the Climate Change?
- How Do Cities Create Their Own Microclimates?
- How Do Cities Stay Cool in the Summer?
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