Burn Scars Can Exacerbate Flooding, Posing Compounding Climate Hazards

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By By Kiley PriceJul 22, 2025, 2:38 pm191 pts
Wildfires can burn so hot that they give rise to water-repellent soil, which could make ecosystems more susceptible to flooding. By Kiley Price Southern New Mexico was already parched by drought when the South Fork fire ignited on June 17, 2024. The blaze burned roughly 17,000 acres near the town of Ruidoso in…

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