Deforestation in the Amazon

Aerial footage shows deforestation in the southern Amazon, with smoke still present from recent fires.

  • Image ID 57303232
  • Production Year 2021
  • Length 00:01:28
  • Production Company João Paulo Krajewski
  • Resolution
  • FormatMP4
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Synopsis

Deforestation driven by activities such as agriculture and cattle-ranching can lead to areas of land being burned but can also lead to higher temperatures and less rainfall, which dries out tropical forests and increases fire risk.


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Production Companies

João Paulo Krajewski