Dead trees, Remnants of the Big Burn - by David Gavin - JungleDragon

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Dead trees, Remnants of the Big Burn The Big Burn was a fire in 1998 that did major damage to this part of Yellowstone, yet it is recovering. Landscapes,Teton National Park,Wyoming,Yellowstone National Park — Dead trees, Remnants of the Big Burn

The Big Burn was a fire in 1998 that did major damage to this part of Yellowstone, yet it is recovering.

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fchristant Posted 10 months ago

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What is the Big Burn? Is it a recent event?

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  David Gavin Posted 10 months ago
  
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  That was in 1988... it burned out over 35% of the entire park, which is 2,221,766 acres. That's a BIG fire!
  But nature cares for its own... it's all coming back to life!
  
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    fchristant Posted 10 months ago
    
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    So true, still shocking how fragile nature can be. I remember from my trip to South Africa that it was a constant threat. In fact, the locals would burn the side lanes of most roads and seperate the rest with a ditch. It looks nasty but it is to avoid a single spark of fire burning down half the country.
    
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      David Gavin Posted 10 months ago
      
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      It is scary how delicate the balance is, between creation and destruction.
      Africa must have been a magical experience!
      
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        fchristant Posted 10 months ago
        
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        Yes it was. It has a vibe to it that I cannot explain. The only downside to me was that you cant really hike like you can in South America. The animals are too dangerous.

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