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The effects of prolonged drought on vegetation dieback and megafires in southern California chaparral

2022 Research Brief

Description

In a new study, USGS scientists and partners have found extensive drought-caused dieback in Southern California shrublands that subsequently burned in large wildfires. 


Author

This brief was written by Jon E. Keeley and produced by the CFSC.

Contact

For more information, contact jon_keeley@usgs.gov.

Additional Information

Keeley, J.E., Brennan, T.J., Syphard, A.D. 2022. The effects of prolonged drought on vegetation dieback and megafires in southern California chaparral. Ecosphere 2022;e4203.