Record-breaking wildfires in the Western US (2020) reduced solar radiation by up to 70%, darkening skies and lowering temperatures by 5°C. This means that wildfire smoke can rival volcanic eruptions in terms of radiative impact.
Record-breaking wildfires in the Western US (2020) reduced solar radiation by up to 70%, darkening skies and lowering temperatures by 5°C. This means that wildfire smoke can rival volcanic eruptions in terms of radiative impact.