NASA study shows 13-year record of drying Amazon caused vegetation declines

Thursday, December 11, 2014 - 15:31 in Earth & Climate

A 13-year decline in vegetation in the eastern and southeastern Amazon has been linked to a decade-long rainfall decline in the region. With global climate models projecting further drying over the Amazon in the future, the potential loss of vegetation and the associated loss of carbon storage may speed up global climate change.

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