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Episode 8 - Fuel Geysers:  A Conversation with Ralph Gonzales

Episode 8 - Fuel Geysers: A Conversation with Ralph Gonzales

FromWildland Fire Lessons Learned Center


Episode 8 - Fuel Geysers: A Conversation with Ralph Gonzales

FromWildland Fire Lessons Learned Center

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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Apr 6, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Unfortunately, when it comes to fuel geysers, there are many popular misconceptions.
True or False:
"Fuel geysers only happen when it's hot.”
“Fuel geysers only happen with chainsaws.”
“The recent chainsaw recall will fix the fuel geyser issue."
In this Podcast—that features the latest insights from Ralph Gonzales, an engineer with the U.S. Forest Service—we focus on separating fact from fiction.
Listen to this conversation. Take the Quiz!
More resources:
The National Fuel Geyser Awareness Campaign Website
Fuel Geyser Reporting Form
Read about one fuel geyser event mentioned in this podcast: Willow Peak Fire Burn Injury
 
Released:
Apr 6, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

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