My backyard 15.12.2019

Sharing sunrises...and Oz bushfires.
Thank you for your thoughts for those in Oz affected by bushfires, Syl. It is unprecedented and horrific and these areas will take years to recover. There is now the risk of extensive erosion in prime agricultural areas that are affected as the humus has been burnt leaving topsoil exposed. Fortunately the State and Federal Governments are throwing everything to fight the fires and provide logistic and extensive financial support. Even overseas firefighters have joined the fight. Unfortunately media often prefers negative soundbites to increase ratings which create false impressions of apathy which is false and galling. However, the destruction and loss of human and animal life and homes and property is frightening and real. Whole communities have been wiped out in a number of States and no end is in sight. While it is a direct result of extensive drought it is forcing issues of climate change to be addressed rather than be avoided, so that is a good thing. But it highlights a global issue of the consequences of climate change that Australia cannot tackle alone.

Eerie
That pic was from our place when the fires were 10 to 20 kms away. Often immersed in smoke with falling grit or ash but we have been lucky so far that flames have not been licking our back.