Pacific trend raised US Southwest wildfire area 22%, cut Australiaβs 19%
Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: USA
Published: August 03, 2026 at 06:22
π Summary
A Pacific Ocean warming trend has impacted wildfire conditions globally. This pattern amplified fire risks in the southwestern United States significantly. Conversely, it eased fire conditions in eastern Australia during the study. Researchers analyzed decades of wildfire and climate data for these findings. Understanding these ocean-climate links can improve future wildfire forecasts.