Amazon Extreme Drought Exposes Ancient Dozens of Rock Formations, Carvings

The Amazon in Brazil has suffered from prolonged drought and low water levels, causing significant impacts on the community, wildlife and livelihood. The low water has shown dozens of rock formations and carvings that could have existed 2,000 years ago.

Amazon is home to rare and different species in South America. However, the rainforests in the Amazon States have suffered from dry and drought conditions. The worsening drought can affect wildlife and water supplies, bringing devastating environmental and economic impacts.

Climate change has helped to intensify the problem due to increasing temperatures and lack of rainfall.

Amazon Extreme Drought And Ancient Dozens of Rock Formations

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Negro river, city of Manaus, Amazonas State, northern Brazil, on October 16, 2023. The extreme drought in Brazil's Amazon showed dozens of rock formations and carvings that could have existed 2,000 years ago. The country has suffered from prolonged drought.

Recent reports showed that the prolonged drought in the Amazon States could affect about 500,000 people who are dependent on the rainforests in the area. Communities will bear the brunt of low water levels in delivering goods and supplies.

With the arrival of El Nino, the relief from drought is unlikely. In the said states, the government is expected to provide food and water supplies in the affected areas.

Meanwhile, the Amazon drought has shown ancient rock formations and carvings. The report highlighted that it could date back about 2,000 years ago. People near the city of Manaus immediately checked the carvings, which drought helped to appear the unusual rock formations.

When the Negro River was at its usual water level, people could not see it. With the prolonged drought, the carvings have become more visible. The area in the Praia das Lajes is believed to be rich in cultural relevance.

The recent discovery can explain the old traditions and people in the region, with the carvings having great relevance.

In a closer look, the said rock formations will unfold some rectangular and oval shapes, with some with human faces. Experts explained that the site would show the strong emotions in the area.

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How Can Climate Change Worsen Drought Conditions

El Nino has intensified the drought and high temperatures in Brazil's Amason areas exacerbated by climate change. Without conservation efforts, more communities and animals can suffer from the dry and drought conditions.

In a report published in the Environmental Research Letters journal, researchers are concerned about the impacts of drought on global water security. As the population grows, the water demand will rise. Extreme temperatures can also increase the water consumption of people and agricultural sectors.

Furthermore, climate change can intensify the problem of dry and drought conditions. It can cause less rainfall and more scorching temperatures. It can rapidly worsen the emergence of wildfires in forests, which is another concern for the government.

As a result, understanding the effects of climate change is crucial to develop new policies and plans to save rivers and other bodies of water from extreme drought.