Event Type
Webinars and Virtual Events

Speaking: Piyush Jain, Natural Resources Canada; and Rick Thoman, Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy

Event Dates
2023-11-21
Location
Online, 11:00 a.m. AKT
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The 2023 Wildfire Season in the North Webinar Information

In 2023, Canada experienced the worst wildfire season on record, including record high area burned, numerous community evacuations in the Northwest Territories and beyond, and poor air quality from smoke in both Canada and the Eastern seaboard. Farther west in Alaska, 2023 saw a near complete absence of wildfire until late July, only to be followed by a late season surge. This presentation will review and contrast the Alaskan and Canadian fire seasons and discuss what lessons we can learn from the tale of two extremes.

Register on our website to join the virtual event on November 21st at 11am AKST.