Hecate Island, British Columbia (IMAGE)

University of Oregon

Hecate Island, British Columbia

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An aerial view of Hecate Island along the central coast of British Columbia on a rare day with no rain. Researchers studied a portion of the island after the discovery of fire-scarred trees suggested the location might provide information about historical fire events in the region.

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Photo by Kira Hoffman

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