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Acadia National Park and the Year Maine Burned
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Acadia National Park and the Year Maine Burned
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16 minutes
Released:
Jul 5, 2018
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Podcast episode
Description
Strange weather patterns set in 1947 in the state of Maine, as a quick and early spring thaw preceded months of endless rain. Finally, at the end of June, the sun broke through the clouds as temperatures climbed bringing about a warm summer. Mother nature had apparently used up all the rain in the spring, as the state went through 108 days without any appreciable rain. Everything became exceedingly dry in the hot sun and water supply dwindled. Recognizing the dangers of the dry conditions, officials began implementing preventative measures. By the second week of October, a Class 4 state of danger was declared, and Fire watchtowers, normally closed at the end of September, were reopened by the State Forest Service. Mountain Desert Island, home to a glorious National Park, reported the worst drought conditions on record.
On this episode of America's National Parks Podcast, Acadia National Park, and the year Maine burned.
Show notes and music credits available at nationalparkpodcast.com/acadia-national-park.
On this episode of America's National Parks Podcast, Acadia National Park, and the year Maine burned.
Show notes and music credits available at nationalparkpodcast.com/acadia-national-park.
Released:
Jul 5, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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