Neversink Mountain

By admin | Published: November 10, 2024

[Intro]
Fire!

[Verse 1]
Did you ever think
We’d see Neversink
On fire? (On fire!)
By the time you blink
You’re on the brink
Of fire (On fire!)

[Chorus]
The mountain’s on fire
Our situation’s dire
We lay our eyes
And realize

[Bridge]
Look out (there she blow’s)
Fire, shout! (so everyone knows)
Shout! (Shout it out)
On fire (On fire!)

[Verse 2]
Did you ever think
We’d see coasts sink
No higher? (No higher)
Sink in and think
’cause Neversink’s
On fire (On fire!)

[Chorus]
The mountain’s on fire
Our situation’s dire
We lay our eyes
And realize

[Bridge]
Look out (there she blow’s)
Fire, shout! (so everyone knows)
Shout! (Shout it out)
On fire (On fire!)

[Bridge]
The hand of Man
Cannot understand
The low is sinking
(The high is burning)
What’s he thinking?
Acquisition yearning
(Leaves Earth scorning)
Everything, but the kitchen sink…
(Stop! To think.)

[Outro]
Neversink’s sunk
You’re fired

A SCIENCE NOTE
Reading, PA — Crews continued battling a wind-driven fire on Neversink Mountain November 9, which had broken out just after midnight. Visible from miles away, the blaze produced dense smoke and a striking ring of flames along the mountain’s edge, visible from Reading’s Pagoda landmark. Evacuations were ordered for residents in areas where flames neared structures, including neighborhoods from South 9th to 14th and 17th to 18th streets.

Climate change is contributing to the increased intensity and frequency of wildfires through a combination of factors that create favorable conditions for wildfires to ignite, spread, and become more destructive.

A report by the USDA and the U.S. Forest Service found that the risk of wildfires has been drastically underestimated. The updated model concluded that wildfires pose a high risk to one-third of all U.S. residents and buildings. “We’re more accurately reflecting climate changes that we’ve seen in the last few years,” said Kelly Pohl, associate director at the nonprofit Headwaters Economics, which released the findings with the Forest Service.

Here are some key ways in which climate change influences wildfires:

 

  1. Higher Temperatures:
    • Impact: Rising global temperatures increase the likelihood of extreme heat events.
    • Effect on Wildfires: Higher temperatures contribute to drier conditions, leading to increased evaporation and moisture loss from vegetation. Dry and hot conditions provide a more conducive environment for wildfires to ignite and spread.
  2. Drought Conditions:
    • Impact: Changes in precipitation patterns and prolonged droughts are linked to climate change.
    • Effect on Wildfires: Drought conditions result in dry vegetation, making it more susceptible to ignition. Reduced soil moisture levels also contribute to the flammability of ecosystems.
  3. Changing Rainfall Patterns:
    • Impact: Climate change alters regional rainfall patterns, leading to more intense rainfall in some areas and prolonged dry spells in others.
    • Effect on Wildfires: Areas experiencing reduced rainfall may face prolonged dry seasons, creating conditions favorable for wildfires. Intense rainfall in certain regions can lead to the growth of vegetation, which later dries out and becomes potential fuel for fires.
  4. Warming Winters:
    • Impact: Warmer winter temperatures can affect snowpack and contribute to earlier snowmelt.
    • Effect on Wildfires: Reduced snowpack and earlier snowmelt can result in drier soil and vegetation earlier in the year, extending the wildfire season and increasing the period of vulnerability to fire ignition.
  5. Extended Fire Season:
    • Impact: Changes in climate contribute to longer and more intense fire seasons.
    • Effect on Wildfires: A longer fire season means that conditions conducive to wildfires persist for a more extended period, increasing the likelihood of ignition and the potential for wildfires to become larger and more destructive.
  6. Insect Infestations:
    • Impact: Warmer temperatures allow for the proliferation of certain insects, such as bark beetles.
    • Effect on Wildfires: Insect-infested trees become more susceptible to disease and wildfire. Dead and dry trees contribute to the fuel load, increasing the intensity and spread of wildfires.
  7. Wind Patterns:
    • Impact: Changes in climate can influence wind patterns.
    • Effect on Wildfires: Changes in wind patterns can contribute to the rapid spread of wildfires. Strong winds can carry embers over long distances, leading to the ignition of new areas.
  8. Thawing Permafrost:
    • Impact: Warming temperatures contribute to the thawing of permafrost.
    • Effect on Wildfires: Thawing permafrost releases stored carbon, creating flammable conditions. It can also lead to changes in vegetation types, altering fuel availability for wildfires.

The combination of these factors creates feedback loops, where more intense and frequent wildfires release large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to further climate change. This cycle reinforces the importance of addressing both the causes and consequences of climate change to mitigate the impact on wildfire risk. While the beautiful sunsets during forest fires create captivating visuals, it’s essential to recognize the environmental and health impacts associated with wildfires. Wildfires can cause significant damage to ecosystems, contribute to air pollution, and pose risks to human health. The mesmerizing sunsets are a visible reminder of the interconnectedness of atmospheric processes and the far-reaching effects of natural events like wildfires.

From the album “Rolling Boil” by The Beatless Sense Mongers

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