The importance of ‘atmospheric rivers’ to the climate

 

The way of the atmospheric rivers, by Projeto Rios Voadores

The importance of ‘atmospheric rivers’ to the climate

The “atmospheric rivers” or “flying rivers” are currents of water vapor in the atmosphere that move through the Amazon region and transport large amounts of fresh water from the Amazon basin to other regions of the South American continent, including the southeastern and southern region of Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay.

The Amazon is the main source of the “atmospheric rivers”, which are currents of water vapor in the atmosphere that move through the region and transport large amounts of fresh water from the Amazon basin to other regions of the South American continent.

These atmospheric rivers are formed from the evapotranspiration of the Amazon rainforest, which is the process by which plants release water vapor into the atmosphere through transpiration and which is largely caused by the intense evaporation of moisture from the soil and vegetation of the Amazon region. . This water vapor rises to the atmosphere and is carried by the wind, forming the currents that move through the region and can travel for thousands of kilometers.

These flying rivers are extremely important for the climate of the region, as they help to regulate the hydrological cycle, that is, the distribution of water in nature, in much of South America. Moisture transported by flying rivers is essential for maintaining soil moisture, irrigating crops, feeding rivers and lakes, as well as providing water for human and animal consumption.

In addition, atmospheric rivers also have a significant impact on the region’s climate, helping to balance temperatures and humidity levels in different areas. The moisture provided by the flying rivers helps prevent desertification and maintain biodiversity in the region.

However, environmental degradation in the Amazon region, such as deforestation and land use change, can significantly affect the amount of water vapor transported by atmospheric rivers, causing negative climate change in the region and other areas of South America.

Thus, the preservation of the Amazon forest is essential to maintain the ecological and climatic balance of the region and the continent as a whole, in addition to being vital for the maintenance of biodiversity and water resources in the region.

 

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