Devil’s Thumb Fire will cause smoke through the summer, till monsoons
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Devil’s Thumb Fire will cause smoke through the summer, till monsoons

While firefighters have successfully contained portions of the Devil’s Thumb Fire, residents in Grand County, Boulder County, Gilpin County and surrounding areas may continue to experience the presence of smoke throughout the summer and fall until natural moisture controls the fire.
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Understanding the subnivean zone where creatures live in winter below the snow

Understanding the subnivean zone where creatures live in winter below the snow

While, in winter, there is no 100% safe space to hide from attackers or keep from freezing, for small rodents, but they have developed a sub surface place to survive the ravages of winter. In this microclimate it stays 32 degrees or above. Learn how it forms and what animals use it. And the effect on the plants above them. (The author of the article has a friendly sense of humor)