Chapter 389: The material is urgent, looking for the eucalyptus tree!(4k, please subscribe!)

When a tropical depression cyclone passes, it will form a super typhoon!

If the situation is not good, it is possible to bring a strong tropical storm!

Every year in February and March.

While the northern hemisphere is still in cat winter, various cyclones in the southern hemisphere have already appeared one after another, ushering in their own typhoon season.

In 2018, the No. 1802 typhoon No. 2113 "Samba" was the No. 2 typhoon (tropical storm level) of that year.

This creature spawned in the Pacific Northwest at around 08:00 on February 11, 2018.

It made landfall in the Philippines at around 10:30 a.m. on 13 February, and then moved into the South China Sea, where it did not weaken until 15 February.

"Samba" caused 14 deaths and $3.2 million in economic losses in the Philippines!

This example tells us that in the face of powerful natural disasters, even advanced modern civilizations will be exhausted to deal with them!

Not to mention the unarmed survivors......

If it's really on the verge of despair.

The hope of a comeback is almost minimal.

Let's put it this way.

If you compare this survival challenge to a trial.

There is no doubt about that.

How to settle down in the disaster should be the last hurdle of Lu Yu's trip!

Based on the experience accumulated in the previous life and the records on the Master Guide.

Lu Yu is confident that he will survive this last moment.

But then again.

This is not a civilized society after all.

Can it be changed with the same?

In addition to excellent strength and experience, it also takes a little luck.

Because compared to nature.

Humans are on the passive side at all times.

Only by doing one's best and obeying the will of God is the way to survive!

I looked at the scenery for a while.

Lu Yu continued the topic just now and continued:

"If it's just a typhoon and a strong tropical storm, there shouldn't be any problems, and when the time comes, even if this mud house can't stand it, we can find another way to find a cave to hide. ”

"The Olidians dug a lot of canal tunnels on the island, and it was not difficult to find a place to live. ”

"But it's not this that really threatens us—"

At this, he paused.

The expression was slightly worried.

After a moment of thought, he continued:

"Low-pressure cyclones usually bring sustained heavy rainfall. ”

"As a result, the groundwater level on the island will definitely be affected. ”

"My camp is on the edge of the west coast, on low ground, and if a flash flood breaks out, it's definitely a big problem. ”

Compared with typhoons and storms, the huge impact of flood peaks should not be underestimated.

Because of the super impact, it can drown everything in an instant.

Won't give you any time to react!

After showing that he was powerful, Lu Yu continued:

"Flash floods often occur in an instant, with little regularity. ”

"As long as the conditions are met, the turbulent torrent will invade at any time. ”

"However, flash floods are not inevitable. ”

"We can give early warning by looking at the water level of the river. The method is simple, if the water level does not rise significantly in a short period of time, there is no need to worry. Otherwise, be more careful. In normal times, we may not need to pay too much attention to it, but once the weather changes, the water level of the river is the yardstick for us to escape. ”

"It seems that during this time, we have a new daily task. But it doesn't matter, it's nothing compared to living......"

After talking about his worries and thoughts, Lu Yu ate something casually.

Then it was temporarily sown and lay down on the bed for a nap.

It wasn't until four o'clock in the afternoon that the live broadcast room was slowly and leisurely opened.

Because it's hard to be idle.

It was a good night's sleep.

The tiredness and irritability of the past few days all disappeared at once.

It's getting dark very quickly today.

As soon as I got up, the light in the forest dimmed.

It was night in a daze.

After eating, Lu Yu chatted with everyone in front of the bonfire without saying a word.

Relax a bit.

I didn't turn off the broadcast until 10 o'clock at night.

......

The next few days.

The rain never stopped.

And Lu Yu hardly went out.

Except for daily supplies, he spent most of his time hiding in the house.

Such days lasted until the fifty-first day, when there was a noticeable improvement.

But.

The rain has stopped though.

But the sky still hasn't cleared.

Clouded.

It's so heavy that it's almost delusional.

It feels like it's going to fall apart at any moment.

At the same time, the temperature on the island has also been affected to a certain extent.

Ups and downs.

There is no definite number.

Wind.

It's getting bigger and bigger.

The various signs here always gave Lu Yu a bad premonition.

It always feels abnormal.

So, during these days, whenever he is free, he will go to the river for a stroll.

Watch for changes in the water level.

But after a few days, nothing unusual was found.

The stream is still the same.

The water level is also tepid.

Nothing special.

At least, on the surface, there shouldn't be any unforeseen trouble anytime soon.

this day.

Fifty-one day in Olidia!

Early morning.

With a gloomy morning light.

After breakfast, Lu Yu started the live broadcast as soon as possible.

"Good morning, everyone. ”

The next second.

The neat barrage instantly swarmed from the right side of the live broadcast room, covering the entire screen.

"Hagami Zao!"

"Happy New Year to the Feather God!"

"The people of Jiangxi sent a congratulatory message, wishing everyone a happy New Year!"

"Nanyang Vocational and Technical College sent a congratulatory message!"

"Happy New Year to the streamer!"

"I finally got the sign today!"

If it weren't for the audience, Lu Yu would have almost forgotten.

It turns out that today is Chinese New Year's Eve.

On a desert island.

In addition to counting the days of departure every day, Lu Yu has long been ambiguous about these festivals from civilization.

I'm not in that mood either.

But anyway, it's the Lunar New Year after all.

After suddenly realizing it, Lu Yu immediately sent his blessings:

"Happy New Year, everyone, I'm really sorry. ”

"Thanks to your reminders, I wouldn't have realized it. ”

"It's a day to celebrate and a day full of joy. ”

"At least for the vast majority of Chinese people, it's an extraordinary festival. But unfortunately, in order to get out of here alive, this special day is just an ordinary day for me, but it is actually a day full of hardships......"

In recent days, due to heavy rain.

The daily supplies in the camp are almost exhausted.

Perhaps the most important of these is food and firewood.

There is not much to say about the food.

Although the cassava is not yet ripe, it should not be too much of a problem to survive because of the eggs and hunting spots.

No matter how bad it is.

Slaughtering the remaining two turkeys can also make you more comfortable.

The most troublesome thing is firewood.

Because it rained so badly.

The grass and trees in the jungle are not spared.

In this case, it is never easy to find dry firewood!

Sit in front of the campfire.

Lu Yu was drinking the hot tea that had just been brewed.

Continuing the topic just now, he said:

"The rain came so suddenly that it didn't give me enough time to react. ”

"We can't do it without fire, we have to find a way. ”

Put down the pottery bowl.

He got up and picked up the bamboo basket.

A stone axe picked up.

Then he left the camp and went into the jungle.

Jungle after rain.

The trees are wet.

Without the help of combustibles, these trees simply cannot be used as firewood.

Too much humidity.

......

Wade through the grass full of water droplets.

Lu Yu said as he walked:

"When you're trying to survive outdoors, it's a frustrating thing when it's raining. ”

"If you don't have a fire on hand and you don't have the right clothing, a rain is likely to break down. ”

"It was difficult to make a fire, and there was a loss of body temperature...... Unless it's fully equipped, it's going to be hard off. So, how to solve the problem of the difficulty of making a fire, don't worry, let me take my time!"

When you're in a hurry.

Lu Yu's gaze never stopped.

It looks like he's looking for something.

"When we don't have enough dry firewood, we try to look for trees with a high oil content, such as pine or eucalyptus. ”

"If you're in the Northern Hemisphere, after a heavy rain, even if all the trees in the jungle are wet, if you can find a pine forest, you're sure to build a fire. ”

"Pine is rich in oil and is not afraid of water, and it is extremely flammable, and to this day, the indigenous people living in the mountains of North America still use it to make fire. ”

"Of course, don't be discouraged if you're in the Southern Hemisphere, eucalyptus trees will save your life too. ”

Eucalyptus, also called eucalyptus.

It is a general term for myrtaceae and eucalyptus plants.

Evergreen tall trees.

There is a phenomenon of periodic dead leaves falling off during the year.

The vast majority of species are tall trees.

Only a very small part of it is a small tree.

There are very few shrub-like ones.

But whether it's a small tree or a large tree, all eucalyptus trees have one thing in common.

That is, the branches and leaves and the trunk of the tree, which contain wax.

Oily!

Very flammable!

Even a spark can burn.

The most outrageous thing is that high temperatures and prolonged drought will also make eucalyptus trees change their temperament and spontaneously combust to vent their hatred.

"Eucalyptus is mainly native to the Australian continent, and it was not until the 19th century that it was introduced to the rest of the world, and by 2012, 96 countries or territories had mastered the role of cultivating eucalyptus. ”

"Eucalyptus is a very interesting tree species that is extremely prone to fire. ”

"When it comes to flammability, it's definitely second to none, and as long as the temperature and climate are a little drier, they will involuntarily burn on their own. ”

Why are there so many bushfires in Australia?

Among them, the main reason is because of the existence of eucalyptus trees.

A little careless.

It will cause widespread forest fires.

But the most amazing thing is that when the fire burned all the other vegetation, the culprit of the fire was not affected.

After spontaneous combustion, eucalyptus trees not only do not perish.

Instead, new sprouts will grow on the spot!

As a result, eucalyptus trees are growing across the continent.

Especially in arid areas, almost all the water is this kind of "cut off grandchildren".

But for Lu Yu, this kind of tree that harms others and himself is the raw material that he is very eager for now.

Because of it, the problem of firewood is basically completely solved.

No matter how much rain it rains, there is nothing to worry about.

Eucalyptus trees are widely distributed in the Nanping Taiyang Islands.

The soil conditions of Olidia Island are also suitable for its growth.

Lu Yu is sure that there must be eucalyptus trees on the island.

"In mainland Australia, eucalyptus is a veritable tree of kings, and is called by many people the wisest 'arsonist' in nature. ”

"Do you remember last year, the Australian fires that burned for five months? This kind of thing has long been commonplace in Australia. ”

"If it weren't for the largest sustained rainfall in 30 years in the surrounding area, the fire might have spread. ”

The fire in mainland Australia has been reported by many media.

The audience was also impressed.

But the real reason why the fire was not extinguished is not known to many people.

Because in this world.

People don't pay much attention to this kind of thing.

Relevant data has never exploded on the Internet.

Followed by.

Lu Yu said again:

"In total, the fires destroyed more than 10 million hectares of land and 2,500 houses, killed at least 33 people and killed about 1 billion animals. ”

Hearing this, everyone in the live broadcast room was shocked and speechless:

"What?"

"I'm Nima, a billion?"

"Damn, so many?"

"What's all the fuss about, and it won't delay our glory as the king!"

"I wiped it, the cause of the fire, it was actually a tree? anchor, is it really fake?"

Look at the barrage.

Lu Yu nodded:

"The climate is the trigger, but the main culprit for the ongoing fires is actually eucalyptus. ”

"Just by saying that, you may not be familiar with the eucalyptus species. However, when it comes to koalas, you must be familiar with them. You know, eucalyptus is the only food that koalas have been designated as certified. ”

"To be reasonable, it's a real headache for Australians. ”

......

After speaking.

Lu Yu carried the stone axe and continued to march into the depths of the woods.

Eucalyptus trees mostly grow on sunny plains or hillsides.

Leaves can be harvested all year round.

Due to the high trunk, developed root system, and large transpiration, it is known as a pumping machine, which is easy to cause soil desertification, which is not conducive to the growth of other plants.

Generally, it can grow in areas with annual precipitation of 500 mm, and it grows better with annual precipitation of more than 1000 mm.

It is suitable for growing in acidic red soil, yellow soil and alluvial soil with deep soil layer, but it grows well in places with deep, loose soil and good drainage.

According to the growth characteristics of eucalyptus.

Lu Yu walked to the southwest on the road, intentionally or unintentionally, to a high place.

After walking for almost forty minutes.

Huang Xin lives up to his wishes.

Finally, on an open and abrupt hillside, he found a few drenched eucalyptus trees.

The trunk is elongated.

Be in full leaf.

Take a look.

It's almost three to five meters tall.

See this scene.

Lu Yu was overjoyed.

Hurriedly pointed to the eucalyptus trees growing on the dirt slope and said:

"Brothers, that's what I'm looking for. ”

"With its help, it's a matter of minutes. ”

"Although it looks wet, if you throw it into the fire, it will burn quickly, and this characteristic of eucalyptus cannot be compared with even the sedimentary pine. ”

The words fell.

Lu Yu no longer delayed his work.

Climb up the dirt slope in twos and threes, unload the bamboo basket and put it aside.

Aim for the trunk of a tree.

Swinging the stone axe, it slashed and slashed.

"Bang Bang Bang ——!"

Three-plate axe down.

Unexpectedly, although the bark of the eucalyptus tree is very soft, the texture of the trunk is very hard.

The blade of a stone axe.

I can't help it.

After cutting for a while, I saw a small gap.

And so it goes.

It's good to be able to cut down a plant in two or three hours.

But it can't be helped.

Due to the limited tools in his hands, he could only come hard.

Thereupon.

Take a short break.

Lu Yu picked up the stone axe again and started to do it.

But the first axe after regrouping has just gone down—

Something desperate happened...