This book provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary understanding of wildfires. It covers the causes of wildfire, mechanics of fire, spatial and temporal patterns of fire, and the effects of fire on physical process and form in uplands and river networks. Additionally, this book delves into the effects on soil and water chemistry and biotic communities, effects of fire on human communities and human attempts to control wildfire, and projected future wildfire trends and patterns. Readers will find an introduction to all aspects of wildfire within this book.