The devastating mudslides that follow forest fires

The summer of 2021 brought ideal fire weather to southern British Columbia in Canada. A dome of hot, high-pressure air settled over the area, sending temperatures soaring into record territory after months of drought.

Nature 601, 184-186 (2022)

doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-022-00028-3

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