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Pyrosketchology

by Miriam H Morrill Consulting and Illustration

Fire Weather Wheel and Neighboring Wildfire Observations

Nature Journaling During Fire

Gaining Insight Into Fire Behavior,
Form & Functions

Fire is an exothermic process that could not exist but for elements and conditions within the environment. Observing and journaling about wildfire "at-a-distance" and prescribed burning is an optimal way to gain insight and understanding of how fire functions in the environment.

Nature Journaling During Fire: Features

Fire Phases & Colors

Observe a campfire and debris burn to see flame colors.

Fire Anatomy & Fire Pattern Indicators

Journal about the anatomy of a fire and fire pattern indicators

Montly Wildfire and Weather Observations

Journal about one fire or multiple fires at-a-distance.

Weather and Fire Events

Smoke and Air Qualify

Journal about smoke and air quality.

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3-D Landscape Cubes and Landscape Scale Fire and Smoke

Create 2-D and 3-D diagrams and maps to visualize fire and smoke on the landscape

Diagrams of Fire and Smoke Over Time

Vegetation (Fuel Model) Sketchnotes

Observe the different types of vegetation burning and compar the flame height and behavior.

Fire Acoustics

Explore the sounds and smells.

Fire Incident Stories (Camp Fire)

Use fire incident information and maps to create a fire story.

Art Therapy

When you are safe or at-a-distance to wildfire, journal about your experience.

Chidren's Coloring Pages

Create children's coloring pages or guide through discussions about fire.

Nature Journaling During Fire: Illustrations

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