A Review of the Occurrence and Causes for Wildfires and Their Impacts on the Geoenvironment
, Md Khorshed Alam 2, Venkata Siva Naga Sai Goli 3, Idil Deniz Akin 4, Taiwo Akinleye 5, Xiaohui Chen 6, Qing Cheng 7, Peter Cleall 8, Sabatino Cuomo 9, Vito Foresta 9, Shangqi Ge 6, Luca Iervolino 9, Pierrette Iradukunda 1, Charles H. Luce 10, Eugeniusz Koda 11, Slobodan B. Mickovski 12, Brendan C. O’Kelly 13, Evan K. Paleologos 14, Dario Peduto 9, Evan John Ricketts 8, Theo S. Sarris 15, Prithvendra Singh 16, Magdalena Daria Vaverková 11,18, Jan Winkler 18add
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Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for Authors
The manuscript presents a comprehensive review of the occurrence and causes of wildfires and their impacts on the geoenvironment. It is a timely and relevant topic, given the increasing frequency and severity of wildfires globally. However, several areas require improvement before the manuscript can be considered for publication. I add a few suggestions below for the authors to improve the manuscript further.
-Line 69: The introduction is well-written and sets the context for the study. However, it lacks a clear statement of the research objectives and hypotheses. Including these would help readers understand the study's direction and purpose.
-Line 279: The manuscript lacks clarity in some sections, making it difficult for readers to follow the arguments presented. For instance, the discussion on soil organic carbon variability due to wildfires needs better organization. A more structured presentation of the cause-and-effect relationships between wildfires and geoenvironmental changes is necessary.
-Line 568-571: The manuscript mentions the need for a "complete re-thinking of national and international policies" concerning wildfire prevention and management​. However, it does not provide specific recommendations or strategies. Expanding this section to offer concrete policy suggestions based on the findings would make the paper more actionable for policymakers.
-There are sections where the transitions between topics are abrupt, making it difficult for readers to follow the narrative. Please make the transitions between topics a little more connected.
-Some references are somewhat outdated. I think that updating the literature review to include the most recent studies would enhance the manuscript's relevance and credibility.
Author Response
We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your thorough and insightful reviews of our manuscript. Your constructive feedback has been invaluable in improving the quality and depth of our work. We have carefully considered and addressed each of your comments, and we believe the revisions have greatly enhanced the overall quality of our paper.
The detailed response to your comments is attached as a PDF file for your reference.
Thank you again for your time and effort in providing such thoughtful and detailed feedback.
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Reviewer 2 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThe article only summarizes the research of previous scholars, and the review article should be based on extensive reading and clear explanation of previous literature, proposing the author's own views, which should be commented on or summarized.
Author Response
Thank you very much for your thoughtful review of our manuscript. Your feedback has been incredibly helpful in refining and strengthening our work. We have carefully addressed your comment and suggestions, making significant revisions to enhance the depth and relevance of our article.
For your convenience, we have attached a PDF file outlining our responses to your comment.
We appreciate the time and effort you dedicated to reviewing our manuscript.
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