The lambda is a baryon which is made up of three quarks: an up, a down and a strange quark. The shorter lifetime of 10-23 seconds was expected because the lambda as a baryon participates in the strong interaction, and that usually leads to such very short lifetimes.
The 2017 fire season in Montana has been devastating for many people and communities, and as of Sept. 6, more than one million acres of land has burned. The figure comes from the Northern Rockies Coordination Center. That is the third-largest acreage burned in more than two decades. This year, the total so far is 1,032,801 acres burned.
Drought and wildland fires affect Montana's fish, wildlife, and parks. Please check here for news on current conditions and any restrictions in effect to protect Montana's natural resources. This public website provides wildland fire information in the Northern Rockies. There are active fires in Montana, so please check this Web site for details on the location and status of active fires. Learn more. This list shows or links to all types of restrictions and closures, including fires, on or near FWP lands.