Australia’s east coast have faced a “catastrophic” fire during past few weeks. First of all we must mention that we are feeling really sorry for those beings who have badly sacrificed their lives and we wish the quick recovery for those who have badly injured due to that. Below are some of the key facts about the bush fire occurred in Australia.
- Bushfire conditions are now more dangerous than in the past.
- They have experienced record-breaking heat over the past few weeks.
- The deadliest bushfires in Australian history is the Black Saturday fires of Victoria in February 2009.
- As a results of the catastrophic fire, lots of smoke has been created too.
- The southeast of Australia is the most severely affected by the recent bushfires, but fires have also hit every Australian state and territory.
- Lots of lightning strikes sparked dozens of fires according the reports of the Adelaide Advertiser across Southern Australia. But it can be caused by human actions too.
- High temperatures make bushfires a natural hazard.
- Bushfires have killed lots of people and animals in recent decades.
- According to Climate Analytics, Australia is one of the highest per-capita emitters of carbon dioxide in the world.
- Tree oils in native eucalypt forests can fuel fires.
- Australia is a biodiversity hotspot, unfortunately millions of plants and animals had to sacrifice their lives.
- Australia has experienced the hottest drought conditions in last year.
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