Wildfires in the Andes cause severe soil degradation that hinders ecosystem recovery, study shows
In September 2018, a wildfire burned nearly two thousand hectares of shrubland on the Pichu Pichu volcano, an ecologically ...
Mississippi had thousands of wildfires in 2024. Here's how to protect your home
Mississippi Forestry Commission firefighters responded to 2,502 wildfires in fiscal year 2024 that burned 51,982 acres.
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Fewer forest fires happen today than in the past, ironically causes bigger issues
Modern forests burn less, but fuel buildup increases wildfire risk, making fires more intense and dangerous for forests and ...
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Which parts of the world are becoming more prone to wildfires?
One study has found that instances of this “hydroclimate whiplash” around the world have increased by at least a third since the mid-20th century. Wildfires tend to break out in the warmer, drier ...
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This is why trees are often left standing when wildfires destroy homes
“Wildfires often occur where the wildland meets human development,” a Cal Fire spokesperson said. Flames from wildfires often move as a front, consuming vegetation but not always spreading to ...