Researchers measure wildfire plumes to improve extreme fire predictions
Firefighter and researcher Marc Castellnou uses weather balloons inside wildfire plumes in Catalonia to gather data for better prediction models.
Understanding extreme wildfire behavior
Castellnou works with the GRAF/Bombers Catalonia team to collect real-time atmospheric information. This data helps firefighters respond to flames while also generating records for future analysis. Combining these unique measurements with meteorology and computer models creates a new way to understand fire development.
Climate change increases fire risk
Heat waves and droughts are becoming more intense due to climate change. These conditions create fuel and weather patterns that favor the growth of more extreme fires. Closing the knowledge gap regarding how these fires behave is now considered more urgent than ever.
Sudden acceleration of wildfires
Extreme wildfires can suddenly accelerate across the land with little warning from heat waves. Unlike many other natural hazards, these events pose a particularly dangerous challenge to safety. Understanding how weather drives fire is essential for anticipating and responding to such threats.
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