One-hour fuel

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003997",
  "term": "One-hour fuel",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Fine, dead vegetative material with a diameter of less than one-quarter inch, such as grasses, leaves, and small twigs, that responds quickly to changes in atmospheric moisture. This fuel type ignites rapidly and contributes significantly to the initial spread of wildfires. Its moisture content can fluctuate dramatically within an hour, influencing fire behavior.",
  "subject": "Industrial safety",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Einstunden-Brennstoff",
    "es": "combustible de una hora",
    "fr": "combustible horaire"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/one-hour-fuel/"
}