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TED-Ed: The world’s longest-burning fires | Emma Bryce

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In 1997, a fire began in Indonesia that would rage for almost a year. Despite being one of the largest fires in recorded history, for months at a time it burned without a flame. This might sound like a uniquely freaky fire, but it’s... In 1997, a fire began in Indonesia that would rage for almost a year. Despite being one of the largest fires in recorded history, for months at a time it burned without a flame. This might sound like a uniquely freaky fire, but it’s actually one of many. So, is it possible to snuff out these bizarre blazes? And how do they form in the first place? Emma Bryce explores the phenomenon of peat fires. [Directed by Ivana Volda, narrated by Christina Greer, music by Stephen LaRosa].

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Media Length: 4:12

Grade: Pre-K - Higher Ed

Subjects: Science; 7 more...

Media Type: Instructional Videos

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Date: 2024

Language: English

Audiences: For Teacher Use; 2 more...

Usage Permissions: Fine Print: Educational Use

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education, animation, climate change, fire, landscapes, oxygen, fuel, heat, soil, carbon, time, temperature, light

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ted-ed, environment, natural disaster, zombie fires, peat fires, peatlands, fires, pyrolysis, found, flame, peat, cold, peatland, surface, burning, blazes, year, months, burns, form, process, flames

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