WILDFIRE: LATEST LEARNINGS- v01.6

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General learning outcome:

SPECIFIC FIRE BEHAVIOUR:

Specific learning outcome:

Vorticity-driven Lateral Spread is a major factor in rugged landscapes.

Topic:

The potential consequences of Vorticity-driven Lateral Spread.

General Awareness not required


Vorticity-driven Lateral Spread has been linked to many of the notable fatal fires in Australia and the US.
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This website is dedicated to bringing forward the latest research findings. They are provided to allow firefighters to be made aware of critical safety issues ahead of the material being included in the national training curriculum.
Material prepared by Rick McRae for AFAC Research Dissemination Pilot Study, March 2012.