Scientists fear surge in supersized bushfires that create their own violent thunderstorms

Pyrocumulonimbus (pyroCB) storms are feared due to the violent and unpredictable conditions they create on the ground

Scientists fear climate change will drive a surge in the number of supersized and dangerous bushfires that become coupled with the atmosphere and create their own violent thunderstorms.

Guardian Australia can reveal 2019 is likely to be a "standout year" for the number of bushfires that generate giant thunderstorm clouds known as pyrocumulonimbus, or pyroCBs.