This summer, Europe was severely impacted by a heatwave, resulting in numerous wildfires, with the…
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Wildfires are uncontrolled fires that rapidly spread through vegetation and forests, driven by a mix of weather conditions, fuel availability, and topography. While fire is a natural part of many ecosystems, the frequency and intensity of wildfires are increasing due to climate change, land-use practices, and human activity. Scientists study wildfires to understand their ecological impacts, carbon emissions, behavior patterns, and links to atmospheric and public health effects. Research in this area also focuses on improving prediction models, mitigation strategies, and long-term resilience for communities and ecosystems in fire-prone regions.
A month after fires devastated the island of Rhodes in July 2023 (see image below),…
Wildfires in the country’s northeast sent smoke streaming over Mediterranean waters. A month after devastating…
Extreme heat, bouts of strong winds, and a prolonged drought are fueling large forest fires…
Climate change is increasing property risks due to wildfires and tree deaths, with exposed property…
Devastating wildfires in multiple countries have prompted ESA’s reopening of the World Fire Atlas, providing…
A wildfire devastated Lahaina, Maui, aided by strong winds and dry weather. Hundreds of structures…
Researchers previously thought that a waxy layer in scorched soil led to water runoff on…
Wildfires broke out on Rhodes and other islands amid record heat, forcing thousands to evacuate.…
Michael Mann and collaborators conducted research into the impact of climate change on extreme weather…
Sand dunes preserve ancient fire records, offering new insights into climate history and human land…
As Canada’s wildfires continue to be felt downwind, MIT experts weigh in on what to…
Controlled fires in key areas could drastically reduce smoke exposure throughout the entire western U.S.…
Smoke originating from Canadian wildfires caused historically poor air quality. The northeastern U.S. experienced another…
Fires in Quebec have delivered one of the most intense outbreaks of smoke seen in…
Indigenous people in the Amazon Basin are twice as likely to die prematurely from wildfire…
Merging data from multiple satellites, OPERA can help government agencies, disaster responders, and the public…
Wet weather set the stage for prescribed burning to ramp up through April 2023 in…