Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Amazon lakes became ‘simmering basins’ as temperatures spiked to 105
degrees
During the heat wave and drought in September and October 2023, many
Amazon lakes shrank substantially; some shrank by over 75%. Because of the low
lake levels, river water became murky and absorbed the sun’s energy. Along with
the intense sunlight and low winds, the temperatures of many lakes in the
Amazon became extremely hot, above 37 degrees Celsius, and one of them recorded
over 40 degrees, 10 degrees hotter than usual and even hotter than hot tubs.
Furthermore, the heat was not recorded just on the surface but was also underwater.
As a result, a lot of river fish and dolphins died, which also affected the
lives of river communities. Indeed, when aquatic ecosystems are disrupted in the
Amazon, the lives in and around the river are also severely affected. Another evidence
of global warming. What will the ongoing COP 30 Amazonia, the UN Climate Change Conference in Belém, Brazil, decide to do?
Read the article and learn about how hot Amazon lakes were in the last
two years.
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