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crown fire

/ˈkraʊn ˈfaɪər/

Tradução: Incêndio florestal que se propaga pelas copas das árvores ou arbustos, frequentemente de forma rápida e independente do fogo que corre rente ao solo.

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/ˈkraʊn ˈfaɪər/C1formalscientific
  • ptIncêndio florestal que se propaga pelas copas das árvores ou arbustos, frequentemente de forma rápida e independente do fogo que corre rente ao solo.

A wildfire that burns through the tops of trees or shrubs, often spreading rapidly and independently of the ground fire.

  1. Forest fire in tree canopiesC1formal

    A wildfire that burns in the upper canopy of trees, often spreading rapidly and intensely.

    ptIncêndio de copa

    • The crown fire moved quickly through the pine forest.
    • Firefighters struggled to contain the crown fire due to high winds.
    • Crown fires are particularly dangerous because they can jump across firebreaks.