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flag Bushfire risk peaks in dry fuel around 5–6 p.m., prompting new tools for better fire forecasts in complex terrain.

flag Australian National University researchers found bushfire fuel peaks in dryness about two hours after the air, typically around 5–6 p.m., extending high fire risk into the evening, especially during daylight saving. flag Using real-time sensors and local data, the study shows satellite and weather forecasts are less accurate in complex terrain like gullies and dense vegetation, where moisture varies over short distances. flag The team is developing tools combining satellite data, topography, and vegetation maps to estimate fuel moisture at 30-meter resolution, improving fire risk forecasts and safer prescribed burning. flag Long-term goals include refining models for different fuel types to better predict fire behavior in southern and southeastern Australia.

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