A fire that never extinguishes, what is zombie fire?
Zombie fire is a unique and mysterious fire that cannot be extinguished. It is a kind of natural fire that keeps burning for many years and there is very little chance of it getting extinguished. In such a situation, the question arises that how does this fire burn and why is it difficult to extinguish it? Let's know.
What is zombie fire?
Zombie fire, that is, zombie fire is a fire that keeps smoldering slowly inside the ground or in the roots of trees. This fire often occurs after forest fires in the summer season. When the forest fire is extinguished, some parts inside the ground or in the roots of the trees remain hot. These hot parts keep smoldering slowly and become zombie fire.
Why is zombie fire so dangerous?
Zombie fire often occurs inside the ground or in the roots of trees, so it is difficult to see. This fire raises smoke in the air, but there are no flames. Therefore, people are often unaware of this danger. At the same time, zombie fire spreads very slowly, so it is difficult to control it. Sometimes it smolders for months or years. Also, zombie fire destroys forests, reduces soil fertility and increases carbon dioxide emissions. It also promotes climate change.
Where do zombie fires occur?
Zombie fires usually occur in areas where there is a high risk of forest fires. Such as in the Arctic region, incidents of forest fires are increasing due to global warming. At the same time, boreal forests are found in the Northern Hemisphere and incidents of zombie fire are common here too. Apart from this, zombie fires can also occur in swampy areas.
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