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4 ways wildfires generate tornadoes, lightning and other extreme weather, sometimes miles from the flames

4 ways wildfires generate tornadoes, lightning and other extreme weather, sometimes miles from the flames

An atmospheric scientist explains the mechanics behind 4 types of extreme weather fueled by the smoke and the heat of wildfires.

30.07.2026 7

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Yunyao Li

Why is water wet?

You can feel wet when you can see water and when you can’t see water. You can also feel dry even when there’s a lot of water vapor in the air –...

27.04.2026 10

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