# How are these fires burning beneath the surface? - Emma Bryce

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Published: 2026-07-07T11:30:00+00:00
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Explore the phenomenon known as peat fires, smoldering fires that burn underground and can continue for months or even years.--In 1997, a fire began in Indonesia that would rage for almost a year. Despite being one of the largest fires in recorded history, for months at a time it burned without a flame. This might sound like a uniquely freaky fire, but it’s actually one of many. So, is it possible to snuff out these bizarre blazes? And how do they form in the first place? Emma Bryce explores the phenomenon of peat fires.Lesson by Emma Bryce, directed by Ivana Volda.A special thanks to Guillermo Rein who provided information and insights for the development of this video.Support Our Non-Profit Mission----------------------------------------------Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/TEDEdPatreonCheck out our merch: http://bit.ly/TEDEDShop----------------------------------------------Connect With Us----------------------------------------------Sign up for our newsletter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdNewsletterFollow us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/TEDEdFacebookFind us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/TEDEdTwitterPeep us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/TEDEdInstagram----------------------------------------------Keep Learning----------------------------------------------View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-worlds-longest-burning-fires-emma-bryceDig deeper with additional resources: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-worlds-longest-burning-fires-emma-bryce/digdeeperAnimator's website: https://ivanathomasvolda.orgMusic: https://www.wonderboyaudio.com----------------------------------------------Thank you so much to our patrons for your support! Without you this video would not be possible! Jeremy Shimanek, Mark Byers, Avinash Amarnath, Xuebicoco, Rayo, Po Foon Kwong, Boffin, Jesse Jurman, S…

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