Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latin America

Richard D

(9,519 posts)

1. Most of the rain in the Amazon . . .

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Wed Jul 12, 2023, 03:14 AM

Jul 2023

. . . is from a transpiration cycle. Trees and vegetation take in moisture and then "exhale" it into the air. The air is moving from east to west, so it travels a little ways and then condenses into rain again. Rinse and repeat up to the Andean foothills. If enough forest is cut down, this cycle will not longer happen, to disastrous results.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Deforestation in the Amazon in June returns to pre-Bolsonaro levels while fires are a concern [View all] Judi Lynn Jul 2023 OP

Most of the rain in the Amazon . . . Richard D Jul 2023 #1

Thank you. Judi Lynn Jul 2023 #2