Want to predict wildfire severity? Research says look to the state of vegetation (phys.org)

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[-] SanctimoniousApe@lemmings.world 3 points 1 week ago

It required research to figure this out? Seems kinda obvious...

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[-] towerful@programming.dev 3 points 1 week ago

Fire needs fuel. Glad we figured that out!

But actually, this is about developing a model of wildfire burn.
So, using satellite information gathered before previous large fires, the study reckons they have a 60% accurate model for how a wildfire will burn. (From a quick skim of the article)

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