The forest fires in Indonesia 1997-98 : possible causes and pervasive consequences

Auteur :
JIM, C.Y.

Description :
The recent (September 1997 to June 1998) forest fires in Indonesia represent an unprecedented ecological disaster. This article describes recent events, evaluates the possible natural and human causes of the fires, and surveys the possible implications in terms of economics, health and ecology.


Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Geography, issn : 0016-7487, 1999, vol. 84, n°. 364, p. 251-260, Collation : Illustration, Références bibliographiques : 41 ref.

Date :
1999

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, Sheffield, Geographical Association