{"product_id":"landscapes-on-fire-isbn-9781394235131","title":"Landscapes on Fire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplores the effects of wildfires on land, water, vegetation, wildlife, and humans\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcross the world, wildfires are increasing in frequency, extent, and severity, driven by changes in land use and climate. After the immediate hazards of fire and smoke have passed, landscapes and ecosystems can be left altered for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLandscapes on Fire: Impacts on Uplands, Rivers, and Communities\u003c\/i\u003e presents an overview of wildfires and their after-effects on different parts of the natural, biological, and human landscape, bringing together perspectives from different disciplines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume highlights include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCauses, mechanics, and patterns of wildfire\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEffects of fire on uplands and river networks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePredicting and mitigating fire-related hazards\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProjected trends in wildfire patterns and effects due to climate change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCase studies from across the world\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 A Fire- Prone World 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Fires: What, When, Where, and How 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Fires and Terrestrial Environments 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Fires and Freshwater Environments 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Fires and Human Communities 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Fires in the Future 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 277 \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEllen Wohl,\u003c\/b\u003e Colorado State University, USA   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLandscapes on Fire \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImpacts on Uplands, Rivers, and Communities \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross the world, wildfires are increasing in frequency, extent, and severity, driven by changes in land use and climate. After the immediate hazards of fire and smoke have passed, landscapes and ecosystems can be left altered for decades. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLandscapes on Fire: Impacts on Uplands, Rivers, and Communities\u003c\/i\u003e presents an overview of wildfires and their after-effects on different parts of the natural, biological, and human landscape, bringing together perspectives from different disciplines. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume highlights include:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCauses, mechanics, and patterns of wildfire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEffects of fire on uplands and river networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredicting and mitigating fire-related hazards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProjected trends in wildfire patterns and effects due to climate change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase studies from across the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe American Geophysical Union promotes discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. Its publications disseminate scientific knowledge and provide resources for researchers, students, and professionals.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989507064037,"sku":"NP9781394235131","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781394235131.jpg?v=1761784381","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/landscapes-on-fire-isbn-9781394235131","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}