What causes mudslides and floods after wildfires? Hint: It's not what scientists thought

ScienceDaily
Jul 17, 2023, 6:32 pm239 pts
Scientists once assumed that flooding and mudslides after wildfires were linked to the waxy coating that builds up on charred soil, preventing water absorption. Researchers found that water flow came from absorbed water in both burnt and unburnt areas, suggesting that water was, in fact, being absorbed into…

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