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Soil Moisture Secret to Predicting Wildfires | Bozeman News
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New research from Missoula, Montana, is revolutionizing wildfire prediction by revealing that soil moisture—not just wind, heat, or dry vegetation—is the hidden key to how fast and far fires spread, especially in the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies. By analyzing data from over 500 fires, scientists found soil dryness is a top early warning sign, already helping fire crews position resources proactively before small blazes explode. This breakthrough, spotlighted by fires like Idaho’s Shingle Creek, is being rolled out across the western U.S. and beyond, turning wildfire management from reactive to smarter, science-driven prevention.
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