Could a Dome and Sand Have Stopped Bush Fires?

Thread starter simon
Start date Oct 26, 2003

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of using a dome and sand to extinguish bush fires. Participants agree that the intense heat of a bush fire would evaporate water before it could effectively douse the flames. The idea of using a large cone or dome to cover the fire, along with significant amounts of sand, was proposed but ultimately deemed impractical. The consensus highlights the challenges of controlling bush fires with these methods.

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Oct 26, 2003

simon

Wasnt

Last edited: Oct 27, 2003

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Oct 26, 2003

Zero

The heat of a good brush fire will evaporate the water long before it could quench the flames...good idea, though!

Oct 26, 2003

renedox

When I was young *cough* *cough* I had these ideas:

1, A large cone/dome to cover the fire
2, lots and lots of sand

lol oh well, can't say I tried :P