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El Niño mostly to blame for Indonesian wildfires: Research

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Briefings

Research indicates strong El Niño events are the primary driver of recent Indonesian wildfires, exacerbated by climate change and long-term landscape degradation. The study, published in 2026, attributes the majority of fire activity to atmospheric conditions rather than human activity alone.

Key points

• Strong El Niño events are identified as the primary driver of recent Indonesian wildfires, with climate change and decades of landscape destruction acting as secondary factors.
• The study was published in 2026 by researchers who concluded that atmospheric conditions during El Niño events are the main cause of the fires.

Context

Indonesian wildfires in 2026 were primarily linked to El Niño conditions, which are linked to climate change and decades of landscape destruction. The study was published in 2026 by researchers who concluded that atmospheric conditions during El Niño events are the main cause of the fires.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single research article from 2026. The study does not provide specific dates of fire outbreaks, precise geographic locations of affected areas, or detailed statistics on fire intensity or total area burned.

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