Estimating forest desiccation to better predict fire danger

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Dec 6, 2022, 7:21 pm404 pts
Desiccation of tree foliage is a key factor in the spread of fires. However, during droughts, changes in the water content of forest canopies remain poorly understood. Scientists from INRAE and the CNRS have developed the first model to predict canopy water content during drought and heat waves. Their results,…

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