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Amazon Drought

December 07, 2006
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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The Amazon is experiencing the worst drought in more than 40 years, and experts believe that global warming and massive deforestation are to blame.

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