changing environments

2. – a long period with little or no rainfall, drying out vegetation and making fires more likely and more severe.
5. – never experienced or recorded before; describes the unusual scale or intensity of the fires.
6. – a very large, intense fire that spreads quickly and causes widespread destruction, such as a massive bushfire.
9. gas – a gas (such as carbon dioxide or methane) that traps heat in the atmosphere and contributes to global warming, increasing fire risk.
12. – making people feel sad or hopeless; describes the emotional impact of ongoing fires and their aftermath.
13. – extremely dangerous and likely to kill; often used for heat, smoke inhalation, or fire conditions.
14. – making it hard or impossible to breathe; used to describe thick smoke and polluted air from bushfires.

1. – a machine that produces power; in wildfire contexts, it can refer to fire engines used to fight bushfires or engines that emit pollution contributing to climate change.
3. – causing deep sadness or distress, often used to describe the loss of lives, homes, wildlife, and habitats.
4. wave – a prolonged period of extremely high temperatures, which increases fire risk and stresses people, animals, and ecosystems.
7. cap – a large area of ice covering land, especially in polar regions; melting ice caps are a sign of climate change linked to rising global temperatures.
8. – causing or capable of causing death; used to describe fires, smoke, or conditions that result in loss of life.
10. – to start burning; fires can ignite naturally (e.g. lightning) or through human activity.
11. – characterized by sudden, strong bursts of wind that can rapidly change fire direction and spread flames.
15. – a sudden, violent, and large-scale disaster causing massive damage and change, such as a devastating fire season.