Zombie Fire Intro

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What is a Zombie Fire?

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A Zombie Fire is when peat burns under the snow in the Arctic Circle throughout the winter.

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How do Zombie Fires affect the atmosphere?

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They increase the amount of smoke and CO2 in the air.

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How far can the smoke from Zombie Fires travel?

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The smoke from Zombie Fires can travel up to 2000 miles.

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What impact do Zombie Fires have on air quality?

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Zombie Fires make the air bad for breathing.

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Have Zombie Fires been occurring for a long time?

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Zombie Fires have only started occurring recently.

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What is the primary cause of increased CO2 levels during Zombie Fires?

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The burning of peat releases significant amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere.

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What role do Zombie Fires play in climate change?

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Zombie Fires contribute to climate change by releasing greenhouse gases like CO2.

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In which regions are Zombie Fires most commonly found?

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Zombie Fires are most commonly found in the Arctic Circle.

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What is the relationship between forest fires and Zombie Fires?

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Zombie Fires can occur in areas that have previously experienced forest fires.

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What environmental conditions contribute to the occurrence of Zombie Fires?

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Cold temperatures and snow cover can allow peat to smolder and create Zombie Fires.