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Why are CA wildfires so explosive in recent years? Scientist explains

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Friday, September 11, 2020
Why are CA wildfires so explosive in recent years? Scientist explains
Crystal Kolden, Assistant Professor of Fire Science at UC Merced, explains why California wildfires are so explosive in recent years and how climate change is adding to the problem.
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