fire scar
A 'fire scar' provides valuable information for studying the history and impact of fires on ecosystems.
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Definition
C1Forestry
(technical, academic)A mark on a tree trunk caused by past fire damage, often used to study fire history.
Example
- The researchers examined the fire scar on the old oak tree to determine the frequency of past wildfires.
C1Ecology
(technical, academic)Visible damage on vegetation or terrain indicating a previous fire event.
Example
- Fire scars on the landscape provided clues about the severity of the recent wildfire.
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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fire scar":
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