Table 2 Changes in fire behaviour resulting from increased fuel availability in P. radiata stands.
From: The Characterization of Fires in Relation to Ecological Studies
Treatment | Total fuel (Mg ha−1) | Fuel consumed (Mg ha−1) | Rate of forward progress (m s−1) | Flame height (m) | Flame depth (m) | Fire intensity (kW m−2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 d after rain | 38.3 | 6.3 | 0.025 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 232 |
2 d after rain | 38.3 | 5.8 | 0.025 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 291 |
14 d after rain | 38.3 | 21.1 | 0.048 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 1868 |
30 d after rain | 38.3 | 30.9 | 0.066 | 2.7 | 4.6 | 3874 |