Bush

Bush fire in Australia

The bush fire in Australia are recurring natural disaster that can have devastating effects on the environment , wildlife and communities.

Due to various factors that can cause bush fire –

• Lightning strikes .
• Human activities.
• Drought and climate change.
• Strong winds and heatwaves.

It can effect on –

• Due to this there is loss in biodiversity , destruction of habitats and soil erosion.
• It can effect on life of human being and also loss and damage of property.
• It can cause injury and death of animals and there is also displacement and migration .

Amazon rain forest  in Brazil

• Amazon rain forest is the largest tropical rain forest in the world. It cover 5.5 million square kilometers across nine countries in South America including Brazil , Peru , Columbia and others.
• Permanent loss of forest cover leading to habitat destruction and loss of biodiversity .
• Release of toxic gases particles and soot into the air and water.
• Increase green house gas emissions , contributing to global warming .
• Soil degradation and disruption of water cycles.

It is mostly cause by-

• Deforestation for agriculture , livestock and logging.
• Intentional setting of fires for land clearing and other purposes.
• Climate change induced drought and heat waves.
• Clearing of land for urbanization , infrastructure development and other purposes.

It can effects on-

• There is loss in bio diversity, habitat destruction and increased greenhouse gas emissions
• Impact on Eco -tourism , agriculture and forestry industries.
• Irreversible loss of plants and animals species.
• Global warming and extreme weather events.