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Four Corners: Increasing threat of megafires

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Many scientists believe we are already experiencing megafires and that they will continue to increase in the future. In this clip you will hear from Australian scientists at the forefront of fire research. Discover what they have to say about the causes, projections, and consequences of an increased megafire threat.

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6; 7; 8; 9; 10

Topics Decision making Atmosphere Values (Psychology) Carbon cycle Ecosystems Data analysis Research and development Forest fires Photosynthesis Climate change Reasoning Cooperation Experiments Evidence Scientific inquiry Oceans Evaluation Predictions (Science) Explanations (Scientific inquiry) Interdisciplinary research Cellular respiration

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Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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URL: http://www.abc.net.au

Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
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Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

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Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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URL: http://www.abc.net.au

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Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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Metadata © Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Education Services Australia Ltd 2012 (except where otherwise indicated). Digital content © Australian Broadcasting Corporation 2012 (except where otherwise indicated).