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Extreme drought in the Amazon rainforest linked to deforestation and climate change

Severe drought impacts the Brazilian Amazon. Thousands of fish die at 
the dry river bed of Manaquiri Lake, 150 kilometers from Amazonas 
State Capitol Manaus. The lake is now reduced to a narrow stream.

Severe drought impacts the Brazilian Amazon. Thousands of fish die at the dry river bed of Manaquiri Lake, 150 kilometers from Amazonas State Capitol Manaus. The lake is now reduced to a narrow stream.

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Severe drought in the Brazilian Amazon. Thousands of dead fish on the 
dry river bed of Manaquiri Lake, 150 kilometers from Amazonas State 
Capitol Manaus. The lake is now reduced to a narrow stream.

Severe drought in the Brazilian Amazon. Thousands of dead fish on the dry river bed of Manaquiri Lake, 150 kilometers from Amazonas State Capitol Manaus. The lake is now reduced to a narrow stream.

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