In this press conference, researchers discuss the fascinating phenomenon of pyrocumulonimbus clouds funneling smoke like a chimney from Earth’s wildfires to high altitudes where it remains for extended periods. Results will include the most detailed information to date on the Australian New Year 2020 wildfire-driven thunderstorm activity and provide a unique perspective on how the Australian events compare with other large wildfire and pyrocumulonimbus events observed worldwide.

Panelists

• Mike Fromm, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, United States
• David Peterson, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, United States
• Laura Thapa, University of California Los Angeles, United States

Scientific presentations

A049-01, A234-09, A251-02, A251-11

*Times listed in Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5:00)

This event has ended. Watch a recording of the webinar on AGU's YouTube channel.