An incendiary form of lightning may surge under climate change
Warming temperatures could drive up the rate of flashes, increasing the risk for more wildfires
Among all the forces of nature, lightning is the most prolific fire starter, capable of sparking blazes that can threaten communities, like this one in Wenatchee, Wash. If Earth’s temperature continues to rise, there may be more incendiary flashes by the end of the century.
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