- 00:07
The video opens with a historical overview of a major underground fire in Indonesia in 1997.
- 00:32
Discusses global greenhouse gas emissions caused by subterranean fires.
- 00:53
Introduction to the science of fire requiring fuel, heat, and oxygen.
- 01:39
Explains smoldering as a slow, flame-less combustion process.
- 02:23
Describes how climate change affects peatlands and the likelihood of underground fires.
- 03:22
Covers efforts and challenges in combating peat fires.
- 03:54
Highlights the importance of peatlands in global carbon storage.
How are these fires burning underground? - Emma Bryce
Summary
The TED-Ed video by Emma Bryce explores the phenomenon of peat fires, which can smolder underground for extended periods. Using the case of the 1997 Indonesian fire, the video explains how these fires, known as "zombie fires," occur and the challenges in extinguishing them due to their low visibility and unique combustion process.
