Cramer, Owen P.,

Recognizing Weather Conditions That Affect Forest Fire Behavior. Owen P. Cramer. - Fire Management Today, 2004. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Article 4, Science, 1522-3264; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2005. Originally Published: Recognizing Weather Conditions That Affect Forest Fire Behavior, Winter 2004; pp. 29-33.

"Violent or erratic fire behavior often develops as a complete surprise even to the more experienced fire fighters. Such behavior usually is not completely explained and is frequently dismissed with the remark that the fire suddenly 'blew up.'" (FIRE MANAGEMENT TODAY) This article explains how different weather conditions can affect forest fires.

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Convection (Meteorology)
Fire management
Forest fires--Prevention and control
Thunderstorms
Weather
Whirlwinds
Winds

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