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SEVERE BURN [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-01-31

English

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

A degree of burn in which all organic material is removed from the soil surface and the soil surface is discolored (usually red) by heat.

CONT

In a severe burn, organic material below the surface is consumed or charred.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Incendies de végétation
  • Prévention des incendies
CONT

[Le taux de mortalité] varie également selon la sévérité du brûlage. Brown et DeByle (1987) regroupent les feux en trois catégories selon leur intensité, dont voici une sommaire description. [...] Brûlage sévère : 1) Litière totalement consumée; sol minéral exposé et possiblement altéré 2) Arbrisseaux tués; feuillage et tiges inférieures à 1 cm de diamètre consumés 3) Tiges des peupliers carbonisées sur au moins 1 mètre; toutes les tiges apparemment tuées par le feu. Brûlage modéré [...] Brûlage léger [...]

Spanish

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