Increase in Lightning Strikes Expected to Ignite More Wildfires

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By Emily DennyJan 12, 2021, 12:11 pm145 pts
As the planet's temperature warms, the frequency of lightning strikes is expected to grow with it, Environmental Journal reported. Currently, lightning strikes the earth's surface nearly eight million times a day. This number is expected to dramatically increase as global temperatures rise, according to a study…

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