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Fire: A Major Mechanism of Collapse
An Early Dividend of Rising Global Temperatures

A deadly fire, which killed at least one person, consumed more than 300 homes in Navotas City, Philippines, Aug. 27, 2010. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali). Image may be subject to copyright. More images …
Argentina: Meanwhile, about 1,500 hectares of Calilegua National Park in northwestern were burnt out by a fire.
Italy: At least 3 dozen fires which have broken out in southern Italy since Saturday, are believed to have been caused by rising temperatures, reports say.
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