The dangerous climate driving California’s wildfires — and a warning for Australia
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- Down to Earth India·2h agoThe dangerous climate driving California’s wildfires — and a warning for Australia
California faces a rapidly escalating wildfire season driven by extreme heat, drought, dry vegetation and strong winds, with more than 3,800 fires burning 79,000 hectares so far. Similar climate and weather patterns, could prime Australia for dangerous bushfires.
Read at Down to Earth India → - The Conversation AU·12h agoThe dangerous climate driving California’s wildfires — and a warning for Australia
California is once again confronting a rapidly escalating wildfire season fuelled by extreme heat, drying vegetation, drought and strong winds. As of 24 July, the state has recorded more than 3,800 wildfires so far this year, burning approximately 79,000 hectares. The largest…
Read at The Conversation AU →
