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Investigating the effect of Soil Moisture, Temperature and Precipitation Extremes on Fire Risk and Intensity in Australia

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posted on 2018-09-26, 11:54 authored by ALEXANDER WILLIAM HOLMES
The likelihood of extreme events such as forest fires is expected to increase due to climate change. However, the mechanisms promoting the conditions leading to fires, their risk, and likely intensity are not well studied. This thesis identifies the relationship between soil moisture, fire danger, extreme temperature and fire intensity in Australia.

History

Campus location

Australia

Principal supervisor

Christoph Rudiger

Additional supervisor 1

Nigel Tapper

Year of Award

2018

Department, School or Centre

Civil Engineering

Additional Institution or Organisation

Bushfire and Natural Hazards CRC

Course

Doctor of Philosophy

Degree Type

DOCTORATE

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering