The story of Krakatoa August 27 1983 The island was destroyed along with every living thing in its lush forests The remaining part of the island was buried in over 40 m of volcanic ash Within 9 months life returned to the island ID: 335444
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Equilibrium and changeSlide2
The story of Krakatoa
August 27, 1983
The island was destroyed along with every living thing in its lush forests
The remaining part of the island was buried in over 40 m of volcanic ashSlide3
Within 9 months, life returned to the island!
How?
Seeds were carried to the island by wind, the sea, and birds.
Within 100 years, a lush rainforest community had been established!Slide4
Lupines were the first plants to appear after the eruption of Mount St. Helens, in Washington StateSlide5
SuccessionSlide6
What is the difference between primary and secondary succession?Slide7
Case Study: Kirtland’s Warbler
Dense, young jack pine forest ONLY!
Nest on the ground.
Forage in low parts of the trees.Slide8Slide9
Why jack pine?
Their cones only open after the trees have been cleared away by forest fire or after logging (in the summer sun)Slide10
What is the importance of succession?