Israeli researchers just built an AI model that predicts wildfires sparked by lightning—before they even happen. The system uses global satellite data, environmental conditions, and weather patterns to identify high-risk ignition zones. It’s already showing over 90% accuracy, which is huge for agencies racing against climate-driven fire events.
This is the kind of climate resilience we love to see. As lightning-related wildfires become more common, tech like this could mean the difference between early deployment and catastrophic loss.
