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Rainfall wets fuel

Grey rain drops on ground water.

Rainfall (precipitation) wets the fuel – or vegetation. Its effect depends on the fuel size. Fine fuels absorb moisture more quickly than coarse fuels. Lack of rain is the single biggest factor contributing to the drying out of moisture in fuels.

Acknowledgement: Georgios Alexandris, licenced through 123RF limited

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Rights: Georgios Alexandris, licenced through 123RF limited
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