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When bushfires make their own weather

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By Jason Sharples, Andrew J. Dowdy, Luke Burgess, Todd Lane
| Phys.org Verified
Smoke plumes from bushfires in Victoria, January 2025. Credit: NASA Bushfires are strongly driven by weather: hot, dry and windy conditions can combine to create the perfect environment for flames to spread across the landscape. But sometimes the relationship flips: fires can generate their own weather systems, which can then dramatically alter the spread and intensity of the blaze.
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When bushfires make their own weather

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By Jason Sharples, Andrew J. Dowdy, Luke Burgess, Todd Lane
| The Conversation Verified
Bushfires are strongly driven by weather: hot, dry and windy conditions can combine to create the perfect environment for flames to spread across the landscape. But sometimes the relationship flips: fires can generate their own weather systems, which can then dramatically alter the spread and intensity of the blaze. One of the most striking examples of this phenomenon is the formation of pyrocumulonimbus clouds — towering storm clouds born from fire. How can a fire make winds and clouds?
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Best Budget Mountain Bikes, Tested by Experts (2025)

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By Luke Burgess, Cassie Abel Verified, Adelia Valadez, Clare Zecher
| Garage Gym Reviews
We test and review fitness products based on an independent, multi-point methodology. If you use our links to purchase something, we may earn a commission. Read our disclosures. Mountain biking isn’t exactly known for being a cheap sport. Top-tier road or exercise bikes can cost as much as a used car, with plenty of models sporting price tags of $10,000 and above. This is enough to discourage any budget-minded rider from participating in this outdoor activity.
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