Project Based Learning @ KV Kanjikode: NATURAL FIRE DISASTERS-GROUP 1

NATURAL FIRE DISASTERS-GROUP 1

GROUP 1

GROUP MEMBERS: ARCHITA,MEKHA,MITHUNA,SRIRAM,ANURAG,VAISHNAV

NATURAL FIRE DISASTERS

FOREST FIRE

A forest fire is an uncontrolled fire occurring in nature. Sometimes, the forest fire is so large that it takes a long time for the fire- fighting crews to gain control over the situation. This could result in massive destruction. In Norway, an average of about 1100 forest fires occurs each year.

CAUSE

They are caused due to sun burn on trees.

PREVENTION:

· Decreasing the temperature of the earth through aforestation

· Do not light grass fires or burn debris anywhere near the forest

· Ensure that whatever you burn in or around the forest is completely put out, before you leave

VOLCANIC ERUPTION

A volcanic eruption occurs when molten rock, ash and steam pour through a vent in the earth's crust. Volcanoes are described as active (in eruption), dormant (not erupting at the present time), or extinct (having ceased eruption; no longer active).

CAUSE

Magma rises through cracks or weaknesses in the Earth's crust. When this pressure is released as a result of plate movement, magma explodes to the surface causing a volcanic eruption. The lava from the eruption cools to form new crust. Over time, after several eruptions, the rock builds up and a volcano forms.

PRECAUTIONS:

Build an Emergency Supply Kit, which includes items like non-perishable food, water, a battery-powered or hand-crank radio, extra flashlights and batteries. You may want to prepare a portable kit and keep it in your car in case you are told to evacuate. ...
Make a Family Emergency Plan.

THUNDERBOLT

Thunderbolt is a storm with thunder and lightning and typically also heavy rain or hail. As a result, trees, huts and electrical appliances catch fire.

CAUSE:

The basic ingredients used to make a thunderstorm are moisture, unstable air and lift. You need unstable air that is relatively warm and can rise rapidly.

PREVENTION:

We can prevent this only by turning off the electrical appliances.

FIRENADO

Firenado, or fire twister, or in Japan, the dragon twist, is a whirlwind induced by a fire and often made up of

flame or ash.

CAUSE:

Fire whirls may occur when intense rising heat and turbulent wind conditions combine to form whirling eddies of air.

PRECAUTION:

We can only move away from the area where it is formed.