Coursing through the most biologically diverse biomes in the world, the Amazon is a critically important river system. Here are some interesting geographical facts about the Amazon River.
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Physical Geography
New Findings on How Trees Impact Droughts
Recently published research looked at the question of, “Instead of looking at how drought affects the forest, how might this go the other way around?”
Physical Geography
Greenland’s Ice Arch Crumbles Earlier Than Normal
Across the Nares Strait, between Greenland and Ellesmere Island, lies a horizontal ice arch.
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GPS Tracking Shows That Black Bears Avoid Humans During the Day
A recent study found that American black bears tend to become more nocturnal during spring in summer to avoid interacting with humans as they search for food.
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The U.S. is Losing 36 Million Trees Per Year
A study from the US Forest Service has found that, nationally, tree cover is declining at a rate of 175,000 acres per year which is the equivalent of about 36 million trees lost each year.
Physical Geography
Gulf of Mexico Remains the Second-largest Low-Oxygen Dead Zone on Earth
A newly released forecast by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted that the Gulf of Mexico will again become the second-largest low-oxygen dead zone on after (after the Baltic Sea).
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The Northernmost Permanently Inhabited Spot on Earth
Located 817 kilometers (508 mi) from the North Pole, Alert (82°30’05” ) is the northernmost place with a permanent (year-round) population.
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Japan’s Highest Mountain
At 3,776 meters (12,389 feet) tall, Mount Fuji is Japan’s highest mountain.
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With the Help of GPS Trackers, 40 Tons of Trash is Removed from the Pacific Ocean
Ocean Voyages Institute (OVI), a nonprofit, recently collected 40 tons of trash from the Pacific Gyre.
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Mapping Ground Movement From the 2019 California Earthquake with Satellite Data
Researchers with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have used satellite data to map out surface displacement from the 2019 California earthquakes.
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Mapping Where Planting Trees Can Help with Climate Change Mitigation
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has estimated nearly 1 billion of hectares of trees are needed to reduce climate change to about 1.5°C. Researchers have mapped out where to plant those trees.
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Geography of Vulnerability: Which Communities Are Most Affected by Wildfire?
Communities that live close to areas where forest and brush fires occur, at least in the United States, have been recently demonstrated to be predominately African American, Hispanic, or Native American.