【正文】 ? Undercuts WEATHER FAUNA FLORA TERRAIN WILDERNESS HAZARDS WEATHER ? Increase wind chill。 ocean to get rough ? Possibility of trees falling on tents or hikers ? Can effect munications ? Can indicate a change in weather conditions Wind WEATHER ? Increased risk of hypothermia ? Makes footing very unstable increasing risks of falls。 steep terrain in these conditions. ? After heavy rain, creeks and rivers may flood blocking your route. What should you do if this happens to you? Rain Lightning A threat we must take seriously Discussion Point ? How many of you have ever been outside playing when you see lightning and hear thunder very close to seeing the lightning? ? Lets have a show of hands! ? Do you know you have been putting your life in danger? Lightning Lightning ? Get off high ground ? Get off the water ? Get out of your sleeping bag ? Stay out of creeks ? You MUST insulate yourself from the ground ? Boots on, rubber mats on ground, crouch on packs. A risk that you must take very seriously, your life could depend on taking the right action! Lightning Protection Position Do not huddle under tree as lightning may strike high point If you are in the open you may bee the high point that gets struck Insulate yourself from the ground using your boots, pack, and rubber mat Don’t be under the tree, but not right out in the open. 189。 rain provide the conditions for hypothermia. ? Tired, fatigued, lack of food and drink, wet, inappropriate clothing along with the right environmental conditions can lead to life threatening conditions. ? What are some symptoms that would tell you someone in your group is hypothermic? Show of hands if you have an answer! ? What would you do? Shivering Hands numb Difficulty using finger because they are so cold Mild confusion, irrational ments Lagging behind the group If any of these symptoms are present you must stop, take shelter, get in warmer clothing, set up camp, get in sleep bag, warm drink, food. Pack For The Worst Conditions Hot Weather ? Risk of hyperthermia or heatstroke. ? Wear cool clothing, hat. ? Drink lots of H20 ? Walk in morning and late afternoons. Pace yourself, don’t sweat excessively. ? Be aware of symptoms ? What would these be? Pale, Clammy Skin Nausea, vomiting Stop, wet, get cool, drink, Sweaty, weak, thirsy, dizzy Flora Hazards ? The Australian Vegetation provides many hidden traps for the uninitiated. ? Gaining an awareness of potential dangers is essential to safe travel in the bush ? Can you think of ways vegetation can be a threat to our safety? Ouch! This is thick Dam, that flicked me in the head Oh! My eye, I got a stick in it! My legs are just getting so scratched I can’t see where I am supposed to be navigating I feel like I have been stung by something! ?A trip on deadfall bined with the weight of a pack could lead to injury Packs can get caught on branches Vegetation type can greatly effect travel time. 500 mts per hour in areas along the coast Traversing Deadfall Slipping between deadfall, then falling forward or back can result in broken limbs. Tread carefully! What are the consequences of tripping or slipping on a tree root or loose terrain when I am above a steep slope or cliff? Cliff Below A potentially life threatening fall. Travel slowly amp。 prickles Tree Fall ? Be aware of strong winds and surrounding trees ? Dead or rotten trees are potential concerns ? Also large mature trees ? Select your tents site carefully, your life could depend on it! Don’t set up under trees that could drop branches on you ? Several school girls lost their lives in Sydney in 2022 Prudent