U.S. Scientists Map Country-Wide Wildfire Risk, Every Day

Posted On
October 01, 2026
Author
DHA

Dryness is a critical driver of wildfires. To help prevent and predict fires, scientists at the U.S. National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research are producing real-time maps of the moisture content of vegetation across the country. Click on the link below to see the maps on their website.

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