Ultrahigh combustion temperatures in an extreme boreal wildfire recorded by graphite-bearing aerosol

Key Points

• Ultrahigh combustion temperatures of over 1500 degrees Celsius were recorded in graphite-bearing aerosol during the wildfire.
• The research highlights how these temperatures can affect atmospheric composition and climate change.
• Analysis of aerosols collected from a boreal wildfire demonstrated the presence of unique graphite particles.
• Findings may enable further understanding of wildfire behavior and its implications for air quality and climate.