language-of-origin: Catalan
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Triptychs on self-protection of housing estates in forest fires
This section provides advice and recommendations for forest fire prevention and safety measures in Catalonia.
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Lesson 6 – Burning liquid fuel
Some high flashpoint liquid fuels, such as diesel, are only flammable at room temperature when atomized in a shower of small droplets. This is due to the increased surface area/volume ratio when the fuel is atomized.
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Lesson 5 – Burning solid fuel
Lesson 5: How size impacts burning solid fuel
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Lesson 4: Effects of atmospheric pressure
Discover what atmospheric pressure can do to an empty bottle
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Lesson 3- White smoke and Black smoke
When and why does a candle produces white smoke or black smoke?
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Lesson 2 – Flame burning away from the wick
A candle transforms the solid fuel (the wax) into liquid fuel (molten wax) that is then converted into gaseous fuel. Under normal conditions, this fuel burns in the flame. However, it is possible to remove this gaseous fuel from where…
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Lesson 1: To relight a candle
When lighting a candle, we need to touch the lit match to the wick. However, if it is extinguished after being lit for a while, it can be re-lit without the match having to touch the wick.
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Key Recommendations on Wildfire Prevention in the Mediterranean
A report by the European Forest Institute outlining strategies for wildfire prevention in Mediterranean regions.
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Fire Management use of the Aran Valley
Official notice from the Santa Coloma de Farners City Council regarding wildfire prevention measures.
