The 1988 Yellowstone National Park Lodgepole Pine Forest Fires Were

Question

The 1988 Yellowstone National Park lodgepole pine forest fires were likely the result of
A)overgrazing by elk.
B)infrequent rain episodes.
C)years of fire suppression by humans.
D)unextinguished campfires.
E)geysers.

Accepted Answer

The 1988 Yellowstone National Park lodgepole pine forest fires were likely the result of years of fire suppression by humans. This led to an accumulation of flammable materials like dead trees, needles, and grasses, which fueled the fires that ultimately burned over 1.2 million acres of land.