CultureAugust 27, 2026

megafires

MEG-uh-fy-erz

Definition

Extremely large, intense, and destructive wildfires that burn over vast areas and are often difficult to control.

Etymology

The word is a modern compound formed by combining the prefix 'mega-' (from the Greek 'megas', meaning 'great' or 'large') with 'fires' (from the Old English 'fȳr').

In the news

In the article, the term describes the extreme California wildfires that photographer Andrew Owen documents to show their ecological impact. It highlights the scale of the environmental disruption the exhibition explores.

Sonoma State photography exhibits explore California’s changing landscape

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The Press Democrat

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