A new analysis of archived satellite imagery has revealed that the growing presence of small-scale mining in the Peruvian Amazon is threatening carbon reserves and unique ecosystems.
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Deforestation Is Reducing Rainfall in the Amazon
Researchers found that between 2002 and 2015, a 3.2% reduction in Brazilian forest cover led to a 5.4% reduction in precipitation levels.
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Calibrating Climate Models with Machine Learning
Using machine learning, researchers automatically calibrate a comprehensive climate model, improving simulations of difficult features and taking steps toward more reliable climate projections.
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Las tormentas están tirando cada vez más árboles
La cantidad de árboles derribados por el viento ha incrementado casi cuatro veces en la región, probablemente por tormentas más fuertes.
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Storms Are Knocking Down More and More Trees in the Amazon
Windthrows have increased nearly fourfold in the region, likely because of stronger storms.
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O Legado Rico em Nutrientes nas Terras Pretas da Amazônia
Os solos férteis de terra preta foram criados através de séculos de uso da terra cuidadosamente administrado. Os cientistas estão colhendo referências desses solos para remover o carbono e melhorar o solo para a agricultura.
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Insights Biogeoquímicos de um Importante Rio Amazônico
Sub-representados nos orçamentos globais de carbono, rios tropicais como o Tocantins, no Brasil, necessitam de estudos para estabelecer suas características de base face às crescentes mudanças globais.
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The 7 October 2024 landslide at Porto da Terra Preta in Manacapuru, Brazil
The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. On 7 October 2024, a significant landslide occurred at Porto da Terra Preta, in Manacapuru, Brazil. Information about this failure remains somewhat unclear, but some reports suggest that the loss of life […]
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Amazonian Drought May Have Long-Lasting Effects on Carbon Cycle
Dry conditions stemming from the 2015–2016 El Niño caused significant carbon loss.
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Tree Mortality May Lead to Carbon Tipping Point in the Amazon by 2050s
A new study suggests drought conditions in the Amazon rainforest over the rest of the century.