Human activities, such as campfires left unattended, discarded cigarettes, and intentional arson, are the leading cause of forest fires.

Forest fires typically lead to decreased water retention due to the loss of vegetation and organic matter in the soil.

Forest fires release large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, contributing to climate change.

A running fire is a type of forest fire that spreads rapidly along the ground, driven by strong winds.

Forest fires typically result in decreased air quality due to the release of smoke and pollutants.

Forest fires reduce vegetation and organic matter in the soil, leading to decreased water infiltration and increased runoff.

Pyroconvection is the process by which forest fires create their own weather conditions, including the formation of pyrocumulus clouds and lightning.

Forest fires typically result in decreased soil fertility due to the loss of organic matter and nutrients.

Forest fires release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and reduce the capacity of forests to sequester carbon.

Crowning is the process by which forest fires spread from tree to tree through the canopy, often resulting in intense and destructive fires.

Forest fires typically result in increased health risks due to the release of smoke and pollutants.

Forest fires release nitrogen into the atmosphere through the combustion of organic matter, reducing the availability of nitrogen for plant growth.

Forest fires can create a positive feedback loop by releasing heat and smoke, which in turn dries out vegetation and makes it more susceptible to burning.

Forest fires typically result in decreased property values due to the loss of infrastructure and natural resources.

Forest fires release phosphorus into the atmosphere through the combustion of organic matter, reducing the availability of phosphorus for plant growth.