Lightning in Relation to Forest Fires (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
- New
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Print on Demand. This book reports on the largest-ever study conducted on the effects of lightning strikes on trees and soil. The author, an expert in forestry, gathered data over a five-year period from across the United States, looking at both the National Forests and the country as a whole. They have identified over 80 species of trees in the US that are susceptible to lightning strikes. The bulk of the information was collected from strikes on National Forests, where lightning is the second leading cause of wildfires, after human activity. The book compiles data from these incidents, cataloging the different types of trees impacted, including how often they are struck, how often they ignite, and how severely they are damaged. There is also analysis of the conditions that make a tree more likely to be struck, including its height, proximity to other trees, and moisture content. This information is presented alongside a discussion of the phenomenon of lightning, including different strike patterns, and theories about what makes some trees more susceptible than others. The author concludes that while any tree can be struck by lightning, there are certain species that are more vulnerable due to specific characteristics like height, isolation, and moisture content. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Lightning in Relation to Forest Fires (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- Fred G. Plummer
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330827899
- ISBN 13
- 9781330827895
- Seller catalogs
- Flora
Understanding how lightning affects forests—and why some trees catch fire more often than others.
This bulletin summarizes a comprehensive study on lightning and trees, drawing on field observations across the National Forests and laboratory tests to reveal which species are most at risk and how fires start.
This edition explains what lightning is, the different forms it can take, and how it interacts with wood, bark, and soil. It covers how often lightning strikes forests, where strikes are most likely, and how local terrain and climate shape fire risk. It also shares practical findings, such as the small but significant fact that only a small percentage of struck trees actually ignite, and which regions show higher hazard. The material is presented with clear definitions and real-world data that help readers understand forest fire dynamics.- How lightning travels through air and wood, and what makes some trees more vulnerable.
- Regional patterns of lightning strikes and fire risk on National Forest lands.
- Which tree species and conditions most often lead to fires, and how ignition occurs.
- Key ideas about lightning zones and how geography affects danger.
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.
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