NASA Goddard Spaceflight Center: Wildfires 101
Wildfires, also commonly called forest fires or bushfires, are unplanned and uncontrolled fires burning in a vegetated landscape, such as a forest or grasslands. Many wildfires are sparked by human activity, such as campfires, or natural causes, like lightning. This short films takes an in-depth look at wildfires.
Media Details
Runtime: 5 minutes 5 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Health and Safety, Science
- Subtopic: Earth Sciences, Environmental Issues, Safety, U.S. Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Release Year: 2023
- Producer/Distributor: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
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