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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When do Zombie Fires occur?

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Zombie Fires occur in winter.

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What is burning in a Zombie Fire?

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In a Zombie Fire, peat is burning.

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How do Zombie Fires affect the atmosphere?

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Zombie Fires increase the amount of smoke and CO2 in the air.

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What did NASA scientists observe near the Arctic Circle?

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NASA scientists observed that fires in the spring are occurring next to the burn scars from fires the previous fall.

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What is peat?

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Peat is an accumulation of partially decayed organic matter, often found in wetlands.

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Why are Zombie Fires a concern for climate change?

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Zombie Fires release significant amounts of CO2, contributing to global warming.

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What role does snow play in Zombie Fires?

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Snow can insulate the burning peat, allowing fires to smolder undetected until spring.

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What are the environmental impacts of increased CO2 from Zombie Fires?

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Increased CO2 contributes to the greenhouse effect, leading to global warming and climate change.

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How can Zombie Fires be detected?

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Zombie Fires can be detected using satellite imagery and thermal imaging.