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Washington: Warming and Wildfires - Graphics

Published: September 2nd, 2009 in Impacts, Trends, United States, Pacific Northwest, Climate, Extremes, Drought, Wildfires, Snow & Ice, Flora & Fauna, Policy, Weather, Landscapes, States of Change
Originally broadcast on: September 2nd, 2009 on PBS's The News Hour with Jim Lehrer

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Tripod Fire Satellite View

Published: September 2nd, 2009 in United States, Pacific Northwest, Climate, Extremes, Wildfires, Flora & Fauna

The August 2006 Tripod Complex Fire burned some 180,000 acres of beetle-damaged forest in central Washington State.

Acres Burned in Washington

Published: September 2nd, 2009 in United States, Pacific Northwest, Climate, Extremes, Wildfires

Wildfires in Washington State have increased significantly in recent years, a shift that appears linked to climate change.

Early vs. Late Snowmelt

Published: September 2nd, 2009 in United States, Pacific Northwest, Climate, Extremes, Wildfires, Snow & Ice

Satellite-derived images comparing the first full week of April in years with early (2002) vs. late (2008) snowmelt.

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