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Four Corners: Increasing threat of megafires

Video Four Corners: Increasing threat of megafires

TLF ID M016041

Many scientists believe we are already experiencing megafires and that they will continue to increase in the future. In this clip you will hear from Australian scientists at the forefront of fire research. Discover what they have to say about the causes, projections, and consequences of an increased megafire threat.

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  • This resource is available on ABC Splash
Year level

6; 7; 8; 9; 10

Topics Decision making Atmosphere Values (Psychology) Carbon cycle Ecosystems Data analysis Research and development Forest fires Photosynthesis Climate change Reasoning Cooperation Experiments Evidence Scientific inquiry Oceans Evaluation Predictions (Science) Explanations (Scientific inquiry) Interdisciplinary research Cellular respiration
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  • Science

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  • Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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  • URL: http://www.abc.net.au
  • Name: Education Services Australia
  • Organization: Education Services Australia
  • Description: Data manager
  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
  • URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/
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  • Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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  • URL: http://www.abc.net.au
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  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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