Double-hazard zones (IMAGE)
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In 18 zones of the U.S. West, plant water sensitivity is high (>1.5), and the vapor pressure deficit is rising faster than average. Because both factors increase fire hazards, the overlaps are likely to amplify the effect of climate change on burned areas.
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Adapted from Rao et al, 2021, Nature Ecology and Evolution
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