Publications by authors named "Marlene Tyner"
Santa Ana winds and predictors of wildfire progression in southern California.
Int J Wildland Fire
November 2014
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates how Santa Ana winds contribute to wildfire progression in southern California, analyzing 158 fires from 2001 to 2009.
- Results reveal that the rate of area burned per day is 3.5-4.5 times greater during Santa Ana conditions compared to non-Santa Ana days, with relative humidity being a key predictor.
- The best-fit model for predicting burned area incorporates several variables, highlighting the importance of relative humidity and wind speed, particularly on the first day of larger fire events.