Topic
Wildfires
2 questions tagged Wildfires — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
why
Why do wildfires spread faster on windy days?
Wind supplies more oxygen, dries fuels, and can carry embers ahead of the fire.
NatureWildfires
why
Why do droughts often make wildfires worse instead of just reducing rainfall?
Drought dries out vegetation, turning plants into ready fuel for fire and making them easier to ignite. Dry soils and low humidity can also let fires spread faster and burn hotter.
ClimateWildfires