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Based on satellite data from 2002-2024, wildfires in the Arctic are increasing dramatically in both number and intensity. A NASA report highlights that while fires were once scattered, they have now surged—particularly in northern Eurasia—due to rising temperatures and expanding lightning activity. Researchers note that Arctic fires are burning larger, hotter, and longer, creating a more extreme fire regime that mirrors trends seen in temperate regions.
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