Natural Sciences · Christopher Potter, PhD
When Wildfire Comes
by Christopher Potter, PhD
Hello, my name is Dr. Christopher Potter and I am a wildfire scientist with over 30 years of experience working for NASA, and with local communities impacted by wildland fires. I have studied wildfire on the urban interface using satellite imagery and ground measurements for all of the most destructive fires in the western United States, and I myself live in a high-risk wildfire zone in northern California. In this weekly podcast, titled "When Wildfire Comes", we will hear from a special guest about their close encounter with a major wildfire that occurred during the past several years. This is not a breaking news report, but 30 minutes during which our guest recounts their emotions and their first-hand observations of a wildfire approaching and burning in their town or community, and the lessons to be learned from such a horrifying event. Note that the views and opinions expressed in this interview by the host are solely those of the host and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or opinions of his employer. Content produced is for informational purposes only.
