Wildfires Increase in Eastern United States for 36 Years Overlooked Amid 'Wildfire Research Focus in the West' [Study]
The study shows wildfires are also increasing in other parts of the US, not only in the West. Click to read more.
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The study shows wildfires are also increasing in other parts of the US, not only in the West. Click to read more.
A new study based on data from over 30 years has found an increase in the size and frequency of wildfires in the eastern United States.
<p>Researchers examined 36 years of wildfire data in the eastern United States, focusing on fires that burned large areas. The overall trend for the region showed an increase in fire size, frequency, and shifts in seasonality and highlights a need for proactive management and individual preparedness for those living in this populous part of the country. </p>
In a new analysis of data spanning more than three decades