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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-26-12925-2026
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-26-12925-2026
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14 Sep 2026
Research article |  | 14 Sep 2026

Hydrological drivers of hydrogen cyanide wildfire emissions from Indonesian peat fires during the 2015, 2019, and 2023 El Niño events

Antonio G. Bruno, David P. Moore, Jeremy J. Harrison, Ailish Graham, Martyn P. Chipperfield, and Corinne Vigouroux

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Indonesian peatlands store vast carbon reserves, but can release large quantities of greenhouse gases and other species with significant environmental impacts, including hydrogen cyanide (HCN), when fires occur. Analyzing three major El Niño years with satellites and models, we found that emissions depend on local hydrological conditions, not just El Niño strength. Including soil moisture and burn depth can improve emission estimates and climate strategies.
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