Day: October 20, 2022

When wildfires burn in the west, their heat and airborne particles inflict stronger rain and larger hail upon central states — ScienceDaily

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When wildfires burn in the west, their heat and airborne particles inflict stronger rain and larger hail upon central states — ScienceDaily

A new study shows for the first time that wildfires burning in West Coast states can strengthen storms in downwind states. Heat and tiny airborne particles produced by western wildfires distantly intensify severe storms, in some cases bringing baseball-sized hail, heavier rain and flash flooding to states like Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and the … Read more

Extreme weather events have a significant negative impact on skin disease — ScienceDaily

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Extreme weather events have a significant negative impact on skin disease — ScienceDaily

The skin is a large, complex organ, and it serves as the body’s primary interface with the environment, playing key roles in sensory, thermoregulatory, barrier, and immunological functioning. As floods, wildfires, and extreme heat events increase in frequency and severity, they pose a significant threat to global dermatological health, as many skin diseases are climate … Read more