Zombie Fires in the Arctic Circle

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What is the primary fuel for zombie fires?

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Peat and organic material.

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Which greenhouse gas is primarily released by zombie fires?

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Methane.

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What is one effect of zombie fires on climate change?

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They release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

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What is one method used to detect zombie fires?

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Satellite imagery.

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What is a catastrophic event caused by lightning, campfires, human interactions, etc.?

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Wildfires.

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Define 'zombie fires'.

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Zombie fires are smoldering fires that can reignite after being thought to be extinguished, often occurring in peatlands.

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What role do zombie fires play in the carbon cycle?

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They release stored carbon into the atmosphere, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions.

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How do zombie fires differ from regular wildfires?

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Zombie fires smolder underground and can persist for long periods, while regular wildfires burn above ground and are more visible.

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What conditions contribute to the formation of zombie fires?

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Wet and dry cycles in peatlands, along with climate change, contribute to the formation of zombie fires.

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What is the impact of zombie fires on biodiversity?

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They can destroy habitats and alter ecosystems, negatively impacting plant and animal species.