As more people seek the beauty of nature, they are inadvertently entering wildfire zones. Geographer Jianghao Wang from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing highlights the intense conflicts between humans and nature in these areas. The expansion of Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) increases the risk of wildfires, endangering lives and properties. Recent events like the devastating Mountain Fire in Southern California serve as a stark reminder of this danger.
By analyzing satellite data from 2000, 2010, and 2020, Wang and his team have documented a significant growth in WUI globally due to urbanization. This rapid expansion poses a growing threat over time.
Date: 2024-11-08 14:00:00
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