Termite mound: nature’s fireproof fortress against understorey fires
Kunal Mallick
Senior Research Fellow, Department of Geography, Presidency University, Kolkata, India
Termite mounds serve as natural fire shelters, protecting colonies from flames. Their dense, moisture-rich walls act as insulation, blocking extreme heat from reaching the nest. This fire-resistant fortress ensures the survival of termites even in the face of understorey fires.
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Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0) (opens in a new window)Credit: Kunal Mallick (distributed via imaggeo.egu.eu)
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Submitted
29 March 2025
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13 March 2025
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