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When you think of wildfires,
you may think of destruction.
Skeletal forests, property lost and lives forever changed.
But fires can also bring rejuvenation.
They can renew ecosystems, nourish the soil, and foster new growth.
But climate change is causing these fires to burn larger, longer, and more often.
These larger and more frequent fires damage ecosystems,
disrupt communities, and can even influence the climate.
So, understanding the basics of wildfires
and how they're impacted by climate change,
is key to our ability to predict where and when fires are likely to occur.
As well as remotely detect and track wildfires once they ignite,
and ultimately, mitigate their impacts on human health
and the environment.