fire scientist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fire scientist
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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But a new study from SMU fire scientist Christopher Roos published in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution shows that climate is an undervalued part of the equation.
From Science Daily • Oct. 2, 2023
“This is a mapped plan through time, where we can laser-focus on one highly important issue: the problem of communities being destroyed by wildfires started on public lands,” said Forest Service fire scientist Alan Ager.
From Washington Times • Jun. 27, 2023
Human-ignited fires also tend to start in windier conditions than lightning-sparked fires, said Jennifer Balch, a fire scientist at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2022
Jennifer Balch, who’s a fire scientist, told the Denver Post, “Climate change is definitely a part of this story, in that fire seasons are longer.”
From NewsForKids.net • Jan. 3, 2022
Three ingredients were needed to start this fire — fuels, a warm climate and an ignition source, said Jennifer Balch, a fire scientist with the University of Colorado, Boulder.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 1, 2022
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