🔆Franklin Fire: Key Takeaways 📍Wildfire Details 🔥 The Franklin Fire in Malibu, California, began on December 9. 🔥 Impact: Over 4,000 acres burned and 22,000 people affected. 📍Santa Ana Winds ✅ High-pressure systems over the Great Basin drive these winds. ✅ Bring dry, warm air to Southern California. ✅ Lower humidity and dry vegetation, increasing fire risk. ✅ Occur typically from October to January. 📍Climate Change Impact 🌍 Longer wildfire seasons in California. 🔥 Increased frequency and intensity of wildfires. 🌡 Driven by rising global temperatures and prolonged dry seasons. 📍Future Concerns ⚠️ Continued greenhouse gas emissions may cause a significant rise in global temperatures by the century's end, worsening wildfire conditions. #geography