Desert fire simulation helps with education and engagement
A new simulation game is helping Indigenous rangers, landowners, children and more to learn about fire behavior and how they can mitigate the increasing threat of infernos.
A new simulation game is helping Indigenous rangers, landowners, children and more to learn about fire behavior and how they can mitigate the increasing threat of infernos.
Environment
Nov 17, 2023
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Environment
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Other
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Software
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Environment
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