Study Links Wildfires and Volcanic Activity to Increased Stratospheric Water Vapor and Climate Impact

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Published: 2026-09-01T11:09:00Z
Category: science
Source: Down To Earth
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A new study published in Nature reveals that wildfires and volcanic eruptions substantially increase stratospheric water vapor, contributing 36% to its observed rise from 2005 to 2021. This phenomenon can alter atmospheric temperatures and circulation, influencing tropospheric weather patterns and potentially leading to more extreme weather events globally.

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