eli5 How do waste(compost pile) ignite up without real fire touching them ? 654 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question90.60K June 27, 2021 0 Comments I have noticed smoke coming out of pile of waste without igniting them with fire, and it got me thinking, what is the science behind the phenomenon? In: Mathematics 6 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted June 27, 2021 0 Comments Compost is actively decomposing thanks to the bacteria and fungi inside it, which generate a lot of heat. That heat can build up, pushing water out and eventually get something within the pile to smolder and eventually burn. You are viewing 1 out of 6 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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