Tag: Wildfire
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Bushfires, not pandemic lockdowns, had biggest impact on global climate in 2020
The smoke from devastating Australian bushfires cooled the planet in 2020 and pushed tropical thunderstorms northward.
- Climate,
- Weather
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Wildfire experts available to explain fire behavior, potential impacts
Wildfire experts are available to discuss a range of topics, from wildfire prediction to the role of climate change and the impacts of emissions.
- Air Quality,
- Climate,
- Weather
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Smoke from massive Australian bushfires warmed the stratosphere
Australian fires in 2019 and 2020 injected almost 1 million metric tons of smoke into the stratosphere, causing it to warm and likely contributing to a large and persistent ozone hole.
- Air Quality,
- Climate
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Flying through wildfire smoke plumes could improve smoke forecasts
Smoke forecasts may incorrectly predict the amount of particles in staler air.
- Air Quality
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Predicting wildfire risks
With wildfires becoming a growing threat, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is supporting a major, university-led initiative to better forecast the destructive events.
- Air Quality,
- Climate,
- Weather