What Is 'Thirsty Atmosphere'? Climate Science Behind Extreme Wildfires Ravaging US | Planet Pulse

By Firstpost

Community Score: 50% | 1.0K views | 1w

0 community ratings: null thumbs up, null thumbs down

The phrase 'thirsty atmosphere' is becoming one of the most important terms in climate science. But what does it actually mean? In this video, we unpack the science behind Atmospheric Evaporative Demand (AED)—a measure of how strongly the atmosphere pulls moisture from soils, forests, and vegetation. As global temperatures rise, the air can hold more water vapour, causing plants to lose moisture more quickly and making landscapes far more vulnerable to wildfires in North America and across the world. Gursshheen Gahllen brings you all the details on Planet Pulse. 00:00 - What Is the ‘Thirsty Atmosphere’? 01:10 - Understanding Atmospheric Evaporative Demand (AED) 02:25 - How Climate Change Dries Out Vegetation 03:40 - The Link Between Thirsty Air and Extreme Wildfires 04:50 - What This Means for Wildfire Seasons Ahead --- Thirsty Atmosphere | Climate Change | Environment | Wildfires | North America | Firstpost #thirsty #atmosphere #climatechange #environment #wildfire #northamerica

Tags: firstpost, environment, atmosphere, moisture, climate change, climate, weather change, weather, north america, wildfires, wildfire, extreme heat, heatwave, climate science, global warming, rising temperatures, atmospheric demand, water vapor, water vapour, plant moisture