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Imperilled Riches Smoke from forest fires may delay rains A recent study over Borneo found that certain types of heavy smoke may block precipitation in some areas while producing rain in others. Thus fires that would otherwise be extinguished burn longer by starving off rainfall. Smoky tropical clouds yield rain when they rish high enough for water freeze. |
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