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Forest fires and lightning strikes

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August 20, 2021

Although lightning strikes cause some wildfires, scientists have say that wildfires can also spark lightning. The key cause: air pollution. An expert explains the link between air pollution, forest fires, and lightning strikes in this interview.

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