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by pjc50 2366 days ago
The rainforest doesn't naturally burn down (clue is in the name "rain" forest) - it's being destroyed tree by tree by human action.

The Australian forest is much thinner and does experience some natural burning, but this one is much bigger due to climate change.

Also, both of these are bad.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dry_season ...and check out the references.