
How Do Wildfires Affect Soil?
Wildfires have a significant impact on the properties of the soil. The heat of the fire burns away all of the vegetation and organic matter
Wildfires have a significant impact on the properties of the soil. The heat of the fire burns away all of the vegetation and organic matter
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