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What Are California's Santa Ana Winds?

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The Impact of Santa Ana Winds on Wildfire Spread

This chapter delves into the role of Santa Ana winds in exacerbating wildfire conditions in California, highlighting their effects on infrastructure and the safety measures implemented to combat fire risk. It also examines the relationship between climate change and the increasing intensity of wildfire seasons, drawing on historical wildfire events to illustrate future challenges.

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