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Extreme Events in The Amazon After Deforestation by Maritza Mendoza is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This research article investigates the extreme weather events in the Amazon following complete deforestation, revealing significant increases in extreme hourly precipitation, temperature, and wind speeds. The study highlights that deforestation leads to a rise in near-surface temperatures by approximately 3.84 °C and intensifies wind speeds by a factor of four, with severe implications for human health and productivity. The findings underscore the urgent need to address deforestation
- Author
- Maritza Mendoza
- Language
- EN