Round 9: Tossup 13

Black kites have been observed using these events to help them catch prey. A tool known as a pulaski may be used by people combating these events. These events, which may move above the ground in “crowning,” can be combatted with control lines. Areas in the wildland (15[1])urban interface (15[2])are at greater risk from these events, which red (15[1])flag warnings indicate an increased (15[1]-5[1])risk of. (15[2]-5[2])(*) Trees like sequoias (10[1])and eucalyptus (10[1])release seeds after being impacted by these events. (10[1])These events, (10[1])which spread rapidly from high winds and dry conditions, (10[1])often lower air quality due to airborne ash. (10[1])For 10 points, lightning strikes in dry areas can ignite what (10[1])natural disasters? ■END■ (10[2])

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