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Alexander Gershinov
Research meteorologist at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, providing expertise on Santa Ana winds.
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Jan 10, 2025
• 10min
What Are California's Santa Ana Winds?
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In this discussion, meteorologist Alexander Gershinov from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography sheds light on California's notorious Santa Ana winds. He explains how these winds create the perfect conditions for wildfires by increasing temperature and lowering humidity. Alexander also addresses the link between climate change and more intense wildfire seasons, along with human factors that exacerbate fire risks. Listeners learn about the unique geographical influences that make Southern California particularly susceptible to these destructive conditions.
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