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Record 1 2008-10-21

English

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

The fuel complex is typically described in terms of three distinct layers: decomposing material < 6 mm diameter (litter), elevated layer of twigs, bark and leaves up to 1 m (trash), and an understorey layer of foliage and fine twigs (alive and dead) ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Incendies de végétation
CONT

Un ensemble d'éléments combustibles peut être appelé un complexe combustible [...] C'est l'assemblage, dans l'espace, de différents complexes combustibles qui constitue une formation végétale combustible (ou peuplement combustible).

Spanish

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