California Wildfires – Changing Mountains and Forests
π₯ California Wildfires – Changing Mountains and Forests
π Location: California, USA
π°️ Timeframe: Increasing intensity since the 2000s
What Happened?
Long, dry seasons and rising heat have led to massive wildfires across the state.
Damage and Impact
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Millions of acres burned.
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Homes, towns, and forests were destroyed.
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Landslides often follow fires.
Landform Changes
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Burned forests lose topsoil.
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Hills become unstable and erode.
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New flood channels and barren zones form.
Cause
Climate change, drought, and dry vegetation fuel intense fires.
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