Postdoctoral research fellow, Western Sydney University
Dr Rachael Nolan has a research background in fire ecology, plant ecophysiology and ecohydrology. She is particularly interested in the role of disturbance on carbon and water fluxes in forests and woodlands. This research has applications for modelling changes to water supply or carbon sequestration and storage as a result of fire or drought.
Curious Kids: why does wood crackle in a fire?
Nov 24, 2019 14:18 pm UTC| Insights & Views Science
Hi Rocco, thats a great question. I love sitting in front of a fire, listening to it crackle and pop. These noises are caused by pockets of trapped steam suddenly escaping, making a mini explosion! To know why this...