expert reaction to the wildfires in South Korea
“Wildfires in California this past January and the ongoing fires in South Korea share several similarities. Both were preceded by unusually warm, dry conditions that left vegetation highly flammable, and both were intensified by strong winds that spread the flames and hampered firefighting efforts.
Satellite images reveal how South Korea wildfires spread
Severe wildfires have been spreading rapidly in South Korea. Ancient temples are among the buildings that have been destroyed and thousands of people have been evacuated. BBC Verify's Nick Beake has been looking at how - and why - the fires spread so quickly and considering the impact they're having.
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At least 27 people killed by largest wildfires in South Korea's recorded history that continue to spreadWildfires that have killed 27 people and continue to spread in South Korea are the largest and deadliest on record in the ...
Researchers have found that climate change fuels larger wildfires, and both make each other worse. A report by the Korea Rural Economic Institute (KREI) published last May warns that springtime ...
Deteriorating weather patterns have led to exceptionally dry conditions, laying the groundwork for the rapid spread of forest fires across the country. South Korea's average rainfall during the early ...
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