Amazon, Drought
Drought has dried a major Amazon River tributary to its lowest level in over 122 years
Brazil's geological service says that one of the Amazon River’s main tributaries has dropped to its lowest level in 122 years, reflecting a severe drought that has devastated the Amazon rainforest and other parts of the country.
River Level at Amazon Rainforest Port Hits 122-Year Low Amid Drought
The Rio Negro is a major tributary of the Amazon River, the world's largest river by volume. The port sits near the "meeting of the waters" where the black water of the Negro meets the sandy-colored Solimoes, which also hit a record low this week.
Brazil drought drops Amazon port river level to 122-year low
The drought is draining waterways and snarling the transport of grain exports and supplies that are the region's lifeline.
Brazil dredges Amazon rivers to ease drought isolation, raising environmental concerns
By Amanda Magnani For the second year in a row, record-breaking drought in the Amazon has caused environmental havoc and left entire communities stranded. Water levels in the major Amazonian rivers have dropped to historical lows.
Depth of Major Amazon Tributary in Brazil Drops to Record Low in Severe Drought
MANACAPURU, Brazil (Reuters) - The Solimoes, one of the two largest tributaries of the Amazon River in Brazil, fell to its lowest level ever on Monday in the worst drought on record in the Amazon region,
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Amazon rainforest port sees lowest river level since 1902
A major port in the Amazon rainforest is seeing itslowest water level in 122 years due to drought:: Manaus, ...
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Drought has dried an Amazon River tributary to its lowest level in 122 years
MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — One of the Amazon River’s main tributaries has dropped to its lowest level in 122 years, Brazil’s ...
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River level at Amazon rainforest port hits 122-year low
MANAUS: The river port in the Amazon rainforest's largest city of Manaus hit its lowest level since 1902, as a drought drains ...
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New conservation model calls for protecting Amazon for its archaeological riches
By Peter Speetjens Our current understanding of the Amazon has greatly changed in recent years. Research has shown that the ...