Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "2019–20 Australian bushfire season" in English language version.
In 1974-75 [...] fires burnt over 117 million hectares or 15 per cent of the total land area of this continent.
roughly around 117 million ha.
Scientists say climate change is one of several factors behind the Australian fires; others include how forests are managed and natural patterns in the weather.
Following weeks of growing calls for more action to address climate change, Mr Morrison stated that climate change was a contributing factor to the bushfires that have plagued the nation for months. ... climate change is a global challenge. Australia is playing our role as part of this global challenge. In fact, I can tell you that emissions from Australia are lower today than at any other time than before we came to government.[dead link]
roughly around 117 million ha.
The total area moderately to severely burnt in 2019/20 was 30m ha and well below average
National fire activity was close to average: 10% below 2000–2018 average [...] total area burnt was 26 Mha; 42% below 2000–2018 average
Nationally the area burnt was unusually small [...] Total area burnt was 17 Mha, 90% below the 2000– 2019 average
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