Zombie fires: A growing threat linked to rapid climate change
Zombie fires are a perplexing phenomenon occurring in the Arctic regions of Alaska, Canada, and Siberia. These fires persist underground during winter and re-emerge in spring, often preceding the usual fire season. Three researchers at the University of Cork, Ireland claim that recent research points to climate change as a significant factor in their occurrence and re-emergence, suggesting a link between rapid atmospheric warming and spontaneous underground combustion.
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