Welcome to Weather On The Go. We are going to find out what causes bushfires in Australia and how they influence local communities.
A bushfire is a large fire in the scrub (灌木) or forest that can quickly get out of control.
The hot, dry weather and some plants make Australia become the areas that most easily catch fire in the world. However, in northern Australia, it's during winter and spring.
Fire is a natural part of the Australian scene. Some plants like the Banksia bush actually get some help from bushfires because a bushfire helps their seed pods (种子荚) open so that new baby Banksia can grow. Black Saturday is the name given to the day of the worst bushfire in modern Australian history. And the latest Australian bushfires in 2019 also shocked the whole world, which killed at least 33 people and more than 10 billion animals.
To warn people when bushfire conditions are bad, Government of Australia has the bushfire danger rating (评级) system. If you live or travel in an area that's at risk of bushfires, make sure you have a fire self-protection plan and discuss it with your family before the start of the fire season, You can also get more information on what to do in a fire from your state fire station website.
| A. In a sudden and dangerous situation, first listen to ABC news. B. Bushfires are often called "wildfires" in other parts of the world. C. The bushfire season in southern Australia is during autumn and summer. D. So it's important to notice the bushfire danger levels around you in Australia. E. But bushfires can be very dangerous when they happen near areas where people live. |
