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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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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Which component is NOT involved in the Zombie Fire Phenomenon?

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Earth's Mantle is NOT involved in the Zombie Fire Phenomenon.

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Which of the following is true about Zombie Fires?

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Zombie Fires have only started occurring recently.

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What is the primary fuel for Zombie Fires?

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The primary fuel for Zombie Fires is peat.

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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 conditions contribute to the formation of Zombie Fires?

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Zombie Fires form in areas with snow cover that insulates the burning peat.

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How do Zombie Fires differ from regular forest fires?

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Zombie Fires burn underground and can smolder for long periods, while regular forest fires burn above ground.

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What role does snow play in Zombie Fires?

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Snow acts as an insulator, allowing the peat to continue burning beneath it.