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How are these fires burning underground? - Emma Bryce

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In 1997, a fire began in Indonesia that would rage for almost a year. Despite being one of the largest fires in recorded history, for months at a time it burned without a flame. This might sound like a uniquely freaky fire, but it’s actually one of many. So, is it possible to snuff out these bizarre blazes? And how do they form in the first place? Emma Bryce explores the phenomenon of peat fires.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Emma Bryce
Director
Ivana Volda
Narrator
Christina Greer
Storyboard Artist
Ivana Volda
Animator
Ivana Volda, Thomas Johnson Volda
Art Director
Ivana Volda
Composer
Stephen LaRosa
Sound Designer
Stephen LaRosa
Director of Production
Gerta Xhelo
Produced by
Sazia Afrin
Editorial Director
Alex Rosenthal
Editorial Producer
Dan Kwartler
Special Thanks
Guillermo Rein

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