Geology, geography and global energy

Scientific and Technical Journal

GEOECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF FIRE HAZARD TERRITORIES TO MINIMIZE ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES

2020. №2, pp. 90-94

Dymova Tatyana V. - Astrakhan State University, tdimova60@mail.ru

Morozova Larisa A. - Astrakhan State University, larisa.mor@bk.ru

The world is experiencing an annual increase in the number of vegetation fires in various natural and territorial complexes. The main cause of natural (landscape) fires is increasing human activity associated with economic development of the territory or negligent attitude to natural resources in various conditions of their stay. In this regard, the Astrakhan region is no exception, where fires of various vegetation occur with regular frequency. In connection with this circumstance, we attempted to carry out a geo - ecological assessment of the fire hazard of the region. The data obtained by us showed that the greatest fire hazard is caused by the ignition of reed supports and dry steppe grass, as well as forest fires of wood and shrub vegetation. The main distinctive features of such fires are noted, and a system of preventive measures is provided to minimize adverse environmental consequences on natural and territorial complexes and the population.

Key words: пожар, неконтролируемое горение растительности, геоэкологическая оценка, пожароопасность территорий, антропогенная нагрузка, минимизация неблагоприятных последствий, fire, uncontrolled vegetation burning, geo-ecological assessment, fire hazard of territor

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