wildfire
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After Tony Dunn lost his home in a California wildfire, he moved to mountainous North Carolina to avoid more climate disasters.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Spring has always been the season of greatest wildfire risk, when dry vegetation such as grass and heather can easily burn.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
"This analysis shows that climate change is having a clear, exacerbating effect on wildfire danger in the UK," Theodore Keeping, research associate in the analysis of extreme weather and wildfires at Imperial College London said.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
However, research is increasingly showing that wildfire survivors have a significantly higher risk of suicidal ideation, depression and anxiety — especially during year two of recovery.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
Her own pulse had settled, and the wildfire beating of wings in her head had calmed down a little.
From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi
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Earth Science - Middle School
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Earth Science - High School
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Earth Science - Introductory
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