6 天之前 · Amazon Rainforest, large tropical rainforest occupying the Amazon basin in northern South America and covering an area of 2,300,000 square miles (6,000,000 square km). It is the world’s richest and most-varied biological reservoir, containing several million species.

2024年12月5日 · The climate of the Amazon Rainforest is characterized by its equatorial warmth, high humidity, and abundant rainfall. These conditions not only sustain one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth but also play a critical role in regulating global climate patterns.

1 天前 · Nov. 13, 2021 — The most pristine parts of the Amazon rainforest devoid of direct human contact are being impacted by human-induced climate change, according to new research. New analyses of ...

The Amazon Forest is the biggest rainforest in the world, covering nine countries with 5,500,000 km2 of forest cover. This article seeks to highlight the qualities of this forest with regards to its location, climate, ecosystem, plants, animals, deforestation and precipitation.

3 天之前 · Deep in the world’s largest rainforest, there is a boiling river. Found in eastern central Peru, it is a small tributary that eventually leads to the Amazon River. Heated by cracks in the Earth’s crust, at its warmest spots, the water can reach 200 degrees Fahrenheit, an inhospitable environment with air temperatures hotter than anywhere ...

It appeared following a global reduction of tropical temperatures when the Atlantic Ocean had widened sufficiently to provide a warm, moist climate to the Amazon basin. The rainforest has been in existence for at least 55 million years, and most of the region remained free of savanna-type biomes at least until the current ice age when the ...

2023年2月20日 · Here’s why the Amazon rain forest is key to protecting Earth from the detrimental effects of climate change. A deforested and burnt area is seen on a stretch of the trans-Amazonian highway in...

Given the enormous amount of carbon stored in the forests of the Amazon, there is tremendous potential to alter global climate if not properly stewarded. The Amazon contains 90-140 billion metric tons of carbon, the release of even a portion of …

The Amazon Rainforest, a vast tropical jungle covering parts of Brazil and surrounding countries, is the world’s largest rainforest, famed for its biodiversity. Its weather and climate play critical roles in the global weather system, boasting consistent …

2015年11月4日 · The Amazon Rainforest is the biggest rainforest in the world. This article starts with some amazing quick facts about the Amazon Rainforest. We'll then find out where the rainforest is located, and learn about its climate and history.