Western Wildfires: How Modern Megafires Are Revolutionizing Our Understanding of Fire Behavior and Ecosystem Dynamics
The landscape of Western North America is being dramatically reshaped by increasingly intense and frequent wildfires, forcing scientists, firefighters, and land managers to reevaluate their understanding of fire dynamics. These modern megafires are not just larger and more destructive than their historical counterparts; they're fundamentally changing how we think about fire behavior and its role in ecosystem management.