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Australian black summer 2019-2020 - Coggle Diagram
Australian black summer
2019-2020
areas affected
more than 6.2 million hectares of land burned
regions amount the southern and eastern coast were most affected
causes
dry lightning and sparks encourage there start of wildfires
locals also charged with starting fires ( police charges)
one of Australias most driest summer
dryer vegetation makes it easier for the vegetation
to spread
severe drought also contributed
impacts
deaths over 30 people dies within forests
over 3,000 homes destroyed
80% of Australians affected by the wildfires
half a billion animals affected
habitats destroyed
respiratory problems for locals due to the amount of CO2 produced from the fires
long term impacts on health
especially to people with existing or underlying
health problems such as asthma
responses
long term
short term