Mapping wildfire risk across the US, day by day

NewsData newsroom brief · 1d ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

Wildfires can spread fastest when they tear through areas of dry vegetation. In contrast, vegetation that contains a lot of moisture can slow a wildfire's advance and give firefighting crews precious time to contain the blaze.

Wildfires can spread fastest when they tear through areas of dry vegetation. In contrast, vegetation that contains a lot of moisture can slow a wildfire's advance and give firefighting crews precious time to contain the blaze. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking science. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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