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Boreal forests face increased wildfire threat as tree densities shift
The open type we project, however, meets the sweet spot and could lead to more fires than we observe at present. The crucial functions of boreal forests would in this case be at risk." More ...
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When wildfires break out, this elite team of ‘smokejumpers’ parachute in
drops behind the rest of his team to a landing site near smoldering boreal forest. Jumpers can put on 100 pounds of gear and get on a plane in minutes. Their mission: extinguish fires before they ...
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Why wildfires are a social problem – and what insurers can do about it
Wildfires have devastating impacts on communities. That’s why more focus must be put on solving and preventing losses before they occur.
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Boreal Forest Fire in Canada (IMAGE)
Flames rise from an experimental forest fire in Canada's remote Northwest Territories. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!
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Canadian forests becoming more prone to severe wildfires: Study
“From an ecological perspective, the increase in fire activity in boreal forests, especially in the northern regions of the world, has raised grave concerns about the health and function of ...
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Canada Invests $72M in Wildfire Satellite Program
Canada's boreal forest is vast and experiences some of the world's largest and most intense wildfires. On average, about 8,000 wildfires burn over 2.1 ...