Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire: Is Climate Connected to Very Large Wildland Fires?

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Where There’s Smoke, There’s Fire: Is Climate Connected to Very Large Wildland Fires?Science · Life Science · Grades 6–8Reading

In this article, scientists explore if and how climate and weather are connected to very large wildland fires to help predict and prepare for future events. Topics: Active Forest Management, Fire, Climate, Climate Conditions, Ecosystems, Fire Predictions, Precipitation, Weather.

From USDA Forest Service, Natural Inquirer · Public domain (US Gov) · original source

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