THE AMAZON IS BURNING: With nearly 7,000 wildfires reported by September 29, the state of Amazonas had its worst month of the year for wildfires

💥 It's the second-worst September on record since the historical series began in 1998, with only 2022 having a higher number of wildfires, with 8,600.

📊 These data come from the Fire Program of the National Institute for Space Research (INPE). In August, there were 5,500 wildfires in Amazonas, compared to an average of 3,532 for the month.

📉 INPE data also shows that there has been at least a reduction in deforestation in the region. By September 22, an area of 346 square kilometers had been devastated compared to almost 1,100 square kilometers recorded in September 2022.

🔥 Wildfires are even more common during this time of the year when rainfall decreases. However, this year, the region is experiencing severe drought conditions.

https://g1.globo.com/am/amazonas/natureza/amazonia/noticia/2023/09/27/incendio-de-grande-proporcao-atinge-area-de-floresta-no-amazonas.ghtml

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