The blazes that destroyed the communities of Lytton, B.C., Lahaina, Hawaii and West Kelowna, B.C., burned faster than people could flee. What experts call the “fire behaviour triangle” shows how some blazes go from spark to inferno so quickly and can help us prepare for a future where more fire is certain.
The blazes that destroyed Lytton, Lahaina and West Kelowna moved faster than people could flee. Studying the way these wildfires move can help us prepare and possibly prevent more destruction.
Getting a good night's rest can be challening when temperatures don't cool overnight. CBC News's Michelle Ghoussoub looks into the science of sleep, and how to do it well during hot summer nights.