Underground Fires

Discover the astonishing phenomenon of underground fires that can smolder for decades, like the infamous coal mine in Pennsylvania burning since 1962. Experts reveal a staggering eightfold increase in high-severity fires over the past few decades, highlighting the alarming trend of more intense wildfires. While the frequency of fire has changed, the nature of these blazes is shifting, raising critical questions about our relationship with fire in an evolving climate.