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FIRE WHIRLWIND [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
DEF

A spinning, tornadolike vortex of ascending hot air, flame, smoke, and debris.

CONT

A fire whirlwind is one of the most destructive fire phenomena and can have the strength of a tornado.

Key term(s)
  • fire whirl wind

French

Domaine(s)
  • Incendies de végétation
DEF

Colonne tourbillonnante formée d'air et de gaz chauds qui s'élève d'un feu et transporte de la fumée, des débris, des flammes et des tisons.

Spanish

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