The American West has seen a recent increase in large wildfires due to droughts, the build-up of combustible fuel, or biomass, in forests, a spread of fire-prone species and increased tree mortality from insects and heat.
Environment
Feb 14, 2012
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Structural engineers at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering are preparing for a series of earthquake tests focused on nonstructural components, including a functioning elevator, stairs, ceilings, and passive and ...
Engineering
Sep 22, 2011
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Feeling the pinch of the economic downturn, many fire stations are cutting down the number of firefighters riding each truck.
Other
May 5, 2010
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Storms have been the major cause of the huge fires that California has been battling in its northern regions.
Earth Sciences
Sep 9, 2014
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Long-term changes to forests affect biodiversity and how future fires burn. A team of scientists led by Research Ecologist Dr. Eric Knapp, from the U.S. Forest Service's Pacific Southwest Research Station, found dramatic ...
Environment
Jan 6, 2014
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Although the Rim Fire doesn't show any signs of smoke billowing like it has in the past satellite images, the fire still continues on. The blaze, which started on August 17, 2013, more than a month ago, is currenty 84% contained. ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 23, 2013
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The giant wildfire burning at the edge of Yosemite National Park is 30 percent contained, U.S. fire officials said Wednesday
Environment
Aug 28, 2013
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Unnaturally long intervals between wildfires and years of drought primed the Sierra Nevada for the explosive conflagration burning the rugged landscape on the edge of Yosemite National Park, forestry experts say.
Environment
Aug 28, 2013
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In the name of science, but with aim of saving lives, preventing injuries and reducing property losses, members of the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) spent much of the first two weeks in July setting fire to 20 abandoned ...
Other
Jul 11, 2012
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Researchers focus on electricity as possible safe and environmentally friendly means to fight fire.
Engineering
Jan 23, 2012
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