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The Sound of Science - 'The Dangers of Fighting Fire with Salt Water'
NIU STEAM is back to fight a five-alarm blaze burning with question marks: Why can't salt water be used to put out forest fires?
Can California use ocean salt water to put out fires? Here are three key factors for L.A. firefighters
Salt water from the ocean is an option for fighting L.A.'s fires, but it's more complicated than simply going to the beach to transport water to the hillsides.
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Yes, saltwater can be used to extinguish wildfires
The combined impact of the wildfire and the salt from the seawater influences soil health, vegetation recovery and can have long-term effects on the local ecosystem. Saltwater is also less ...
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Impacts of Oil Spills on Salt Marsh Ecosystems
Oil spills can have devastating effects on salt marsh ecosystems, which are crucial ... Coastal wetlands that are flooded and drained by salt water brought in by the tides. Microbial Community ...
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What You Need for a Thriving Saltwater Aquarium: A Complete Checklist
The beauty and complexity of a well-maintained saltwater aquarium can bring a slice of the ocean into your home. However, establishing a thriving marine ecosystem requires careful planning and ...
Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort
In emergencies, dumping ocean water on fires may be the best option. But seawater can have long-term effects on equipment and ecosystems, as a novel coastal experiment shows.