Scientists Predict Wildfire-Born Storms: A Major Breakthrough
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in predicting wildfire-born storms, a phenomenon that has long eluded accurate modeling. These storms, known as pyrocumulonimbus clouds, can create thunderstorms with lightning that can ignite new fires and spread existing ones, making wildfires more chaotic and difficult to fight.
Until now, scientists have struggled to reproduce these weather events in their models. However, a new study published in Geophysical Research Letters has successfully replicated the timing, height, and strength of these thunderheads, marking a significant advancement in Earth system modeling.
Wildfire-born storms occur annually around the world, with tens to hundreds estimated each year. They are formed when burning vegetation heats the air, generating wind patterns and, under the right conditions, creating a pyrocumulonimbus cloud. These storms can have deadly consequences, as seen in the 2020 Creek Fire and the 2017 Pedrogao Grande fire in Portugal.
The trend of increasingly severe wildfires, fueled by climate change, is likely to increase the number of these storms. The breakthrough in predicting these storms will aid in better preparedness and response to wildfires, potentially saving lives and mitigating property damage.
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