Wildfires: Friend or Foe? Summary In this article, we explore the impact of wildfires on ecosystems and the role of fire suppression policies in their increasing frequency and intensity. We also examine the Forest Service’s PR campaign around fire suppression and how it has portrayed fire as an enemy, while many species actually depend on …
Fire Tornadoes: The Dangerous Weather Phenomenon Born from Wildfires Summary In this article, we explore the phenomenon of fire tornadoes, which are tornadoes created by the heat and wind of a wildfire. We learn that fire tornadoes can reach up to 140 miles per hour and are caused by the intense heat generated by the …
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