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Flame Characteristics

Authored By: A. Long

Wildland fire displays some remarkable characteristics and behavior. Flames are one of the visible manifestations of the combustion process and are the main source of heat from a fire. Measuring or estimating flame height, length, depth, angle, and char height can help to understand fire intensity and predict fire effects (Johnson and Miyanishi 2001).


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  • Johnson, E.A., and K. Miyanashi. 2001. Forest fires: behavior and ecological effects. San Diego: Academic Press. 13-26, 80, & 594 p.

Encyclopedia ID: p451



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