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Landscapes on Fire
Impacts on Uplands, Rivers, and Communities

Ellen Wohl (Author)

9781394235131, Wiley

Hardback, published 19 February 2025

304 pages
23.7 x 16.7 x 2.1 cm, 0.812 kg

Explores the effects of wildfires on land, water, vegetation, wildlife, and humans

Across the world, wildfires are increasing in frequency, extent, and severity, driven by changes in land use and climate. After the immediate hazards of fire and smoke have passed, landscapes and ecosystems can be left altered for decades.

Landscapes on Fire: Impacts on Uplands, Rivers, and Communities presents an overview of wildfires and their after-effects on different parts of the natural, biological, and human landscape, bringing together perspectives from different disciplines.

Volume highlights include:

  • Causes, mechanics, and patterns of wildfire
  • Effects of fire on uplands and river networks
  • Predicting and mitigating fire-related hazards
  • Projected trends in wildfire patterns and effects due to climate change
  • Case studies from across the world

The American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.

Preface vii

Glossary ix

1 A Fire- Prone World 1

2 Fires: What, When, Where, and How 11

3 Fires and Terrestrial Environments 47

4 Fires and Freshwater Environments 143

5 Fires and Human Communities 211

6 Fires in the Future 245

Index 277 

Subject Areas: Earth sciences [RB]

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