Advanced Fire Detection Technology: Saving Lives and Homes from Wildfires

The video discusses the impact of wildfires in the US, highlighting the destruction of homes and land. It introduces a new technology developed by San Diego State University to detect wildfires early using sensors. These sensors, installed in remote areas, can identify fires from nearly a kilometer away and send alerts to mobile devices. The development of this technology was spurred by the devastating 2003 fires in San Diego County.

What was the extent of the damage caused by the recent wildfire mentioned in the video?

• 500 square kilometers

• 75 square kilometers

• 120 square kilometers

• 250 square kilometers

Which university's scientists are working on new technology to detect wildfires?

• Harvard University

• San Diego State University

• Stanford University

• University of California

How far can the new sensor system detect the start of a wildfire?

• Just under one kilometer

• Two kilometers

• Five kilometers

• Ten kilometers

What powers the sensors used in the wildfire detection system?

• Wind energy

• Nuclear energy

• Solar energy

• Hydroelectric power

What event prompted the development of the sensor system?

• The 2008 Texas wildfires

• The 2015 Oregon wildfires

• The 2010 California wildfires

• The 2003 fires in San Diego County