BBC News·3 min read·medium
How 'fire-generated thunderstorms' make wildfires more deadly
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This article explains how 'pyrocumulonimbus' clouds, or fire-generated thunderstorms, form from intense wildfires, making them more dangerous and unpredictable. These clouds are created by the rapid rise of hot air, smoke, and ash, leading to turbulent winds that spread embers and lightning strikes that spark new blazes.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Described by scientists as a "fire-generated thunderstorm", pyrocumulonimbus clouds are created in the skies of France
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