After flames strip hillsides bare, the next storm can unleash something far more destructive downstream

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May 1, 2026, 10:20 am128 ptsTrending
Wildfires can increase flooding risks in and downstream of burned areas by removing vegetation and disturbing hydrologic processes. As the climate changes, the severity of both wildfires and heavy rainfall events is increasing, meaning flooding is likely to become more severe in the near future. Better…

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