forest composition affects wildfire spread from embers | Outdoors
Increased turbulence in the crosswinds flowing over a forest means greater unpredictability for where embers go. But that conclusion came from taking a look underwater.
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Increased turbulence in the crosswinds flowing over a forest means greater unpredictability for where embers go. But that conclusion came from taking a look underwater.
Increased turbulence in the crosswinds flowing over a forest means greater unpredictability for where embers go. But that conclusion came from taking a look underwater.
Understanding the physics of wind currents above forest canopies may help wildfire managers forecast the flight paths of dangerous burning embers, or firebrands, which are responsible for most home destruction during wildfires.
Stanford researchers show that understanding the physics of wind currents above forest canopies may help wildfire managers forecast the flight paths of dangerous burning embers.