How much does weather control fire size and intensity in the Mediterranean region?

This study investigates the synoptic conditions favorable to wildfires in the Mediterranean region, in terms of fire intensity and burnt area. As reported in the literature, Mediterranean large wildfires are associated with a blocking situation. However, this study shows the existence of two type...

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Main Authors: C. Hernandez, P. Drobinski, S. Turquety
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2015-07-01
Series:Annales Geophysicae
Online Access:https://www.ann-geophys.net/33/931/2015/angeo-33-931-2015.pdf