Firefighting planes are dumping ocean water on the Los Angeles fires − why using saltwater is typically a last resort
In emergencies, dumping ocean water on fires may be the best option. But seawater can have long-term effects on equipment and ecosystems, as a novel coastal experiment shows.
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Los Angeles has never seen this level of destruction: ‘Everything is burned down’
As the smoke began to clear after two days of intense fire, Pacific Palisades appeared more like a moonscape of destruction than an upscale neighborhood known for its ocean views, beautiful vistas ...
Scientists Race to Gauge Los Angeles Fires’ Impact on Ocean Life
Researchers were on an expedition off the LA coast when the wildfires erupted, providing a rare chance to measure toxic ...
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Planes are dumping ocean water to fight the Los Angeles fires. Here’s why using saltwater is typically a last resort
Firefighters battling the deadly wildfires that raced through the Los Angeles area in January 2025 ... like a simple solution – the Pacific Ocean has a seemingly endless supply of water.