OSU study: Methane bubbles in ice reveal ancient wildfires surged during climate changes

A study from Oregon State University shows a connection between abrupt Ice Age climate shifts and global wildfire outbreaks. Analyzing methane trapped in Antarctic ice, researchers found these wildfires were driven by rapid changes in ocean currents, temperature, and rainfall patterns, shedding light on potential future climate impacts.

Author: Central Oregon Daily News
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News post in at: January 4, 2025, 3:00 am.

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