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Paul A. Knapp, left, and Peter T. Soulé have studied the links between weather changes and the occurrence of wildfires in the Rocky Mountains. They are pictured here at McKenzie Pass in Oregon.

Researchers explore link between weather changes and occurence of wildfires

Geographers from Appalachian State University and UNC Greensboro have found a piece of the global warming/climate change puzzle related to the occurrence of wildfires in the northern Rocky Mountains.

Peter T. Soulé, a professor in Appalachian's Department of Geography and Planning, and UNCG geography professor Paul A. Knapp looked at 105 years of weather data related to mid-latitude cyclones (MLC) - low-pressure weather systems that affect precipitation and temperature.

They looked for anomalies in the average maximum temperatures that occurred between the first of August and the end of October from 1905-2004.

"As we searched records maintained by the National Climate Data Center, we found that these mid-latitude cyclones which drastically reduce the air temperature are occurring less often and later in the year compared to what is typically expected during this three-month period," Soulé said. [ more ]

Research and Sponsored Programs Funding Express

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs presents "Research and Sponsored Programs Funding Express," a newsletter that will serve to update faculty, staff and students on opportunities for receiving external research funds, as well as to highlight the success of campus grant-writers.

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