Predicting lightning-induced fires

Scientists at Israel’s Bar-Ilan University have developed an AI-based model that can predict where and when lightning strikes are most likely to cause wildfires. It analyzes high-resolution historical satellite data, weather patterns, vegetation, and topography, achieving over 90% accuracy.

https://unitedwithisrael.org/new-israeli-system-predicts-lightning-strikes-and-tackles-wildfires/

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-92171-w

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41566-024-01556-2

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