Fog and live fuel moisture in coastal California shrublands
Abstract Across Mediterranean‐type climate regions, seasonal drought desiccates plants, facilitating ignition and the spread of wildfires. Along the California coast, summertime fog has the potential to ameliorate drought conditions and thus reduce plant flammability during a critical time of elevat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2018-04-01
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Series: | Ecosphere |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.2167 |