Experimental forecast calls for a larger-than-average fire season this summer — ScienceDaily
This summer’s Western wildfire season is likely to be more severe than average but not as devastating as last year’s near-record, according to an experimental prediction method developed by scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). The new method, detailed in a peer-reviewed study, analyzes precipitation, temperatures, drought, and other climate conditions in […]
we took a close look at four
In the popular imagination, estuaries don’t have the prestige or the romanticism of their two constituent parts: the rivers that feed them with freshwater from one side, the ocean that injects salty water from the other. But as the go-between between river and ocean, estuaries nonetheless deserve more credit. Their dull, brackish appearance belies the […]
Please don’t start a wildfire
The wildfire in Warton County, which started as a small fire on Sunday morning, destroyed an estimated 15,000 acres before it was completely extinguished, the largest wildfire in New Jersey in 15 years. As pilots continued to work to extinguish the blaze on Tuesday, smoke in some parts of the region caused fog and some […]
What’s wrong with a little nice weather?
You may have seen another heat wave forecast this week. While the temperatures of the ’90s do indeed elicit the groans of the original PNWers, there’s another reason to roll your finger in the heat. High pressure systems not only lead to high temperatures, but also move air in a clockwise direction. This can bring […]
Green forest fire alert in Tanzania
On 14/06/2022, a forest fire started in Tanzania, until 21/06/2022. Source link
Firefighters have a 9 percent higher risk of cancer than the general population — ScienceDaily
Firefighters have a 9 percent higher risk of being diagnosed with cancer and a 14 percent higher risk of dying from the disease than the general adult U.S. population, according to studies by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health and other agencies. Recent research by scientists at Duke University could give doctors and […]
Wharton NJ forest fire now 95% contained, campfire suspected
HAMMONTON – New Jersey Forest Fire Chief Greg McClawllin said Tuesday that authorities are now controlling 95% of Warton County forest fires as they investigate illegal wildfires. The blaze broke out Sunday afternoon and burned down 15,000 acres[15,000 ha]in the Wilton Forest, Hamtonton, Washington, Shamong and Mulica cities in the Burlington Gloucester and Atlantic provinces. […]
Green forest fire alert in Spain
On 19/06/2022, a forest fire started in Spain, until 21/06/2022. Source link
Southern NJ forest fire is mostly contained; no injuries
Forest fires in southern New Jersey remained 85% by mid-Tuesday, and firefighters were confident they would not spread beyond the perimeter lines created. The fire is believed to have been caused by an illegal forest fire in Wartton State Forest, said Greg McLawlin, New Jersey Forest Fire Chief. He said the fire burned 13,500 of […]
Break is over for East Washington
Triple-digit temperatures and low humidity combined to cancel out air quality improvements caused by cooler, wetter weather last weekend. The Okanogan wildfires are spewing smoke again, and the Schneider Springs fire northwest of Natchez is now pushing smoke into Yakima Valley. Not great! Air quality across eastern Washington Thursday began in the unhealthy range for […]