Rain can convert wildfire smoke into nutrient-rich fertilizer
A new study shows that when rain falls through wildfire smoke, it can deposit significant amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium onto ecosystems. These nutrient pulses, which are essential for life, could become more common as wildfires increase. The finding highlights an overlooked ecological consequence of fire.
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