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Amazon Drought

Manaus, 4th Oct 2023 - A mixed area of fields and Amazon rainforest is burning uncontrollably, while nearby residents attempt to contain the flames. In October alone, INPE (National Institute for Space Research) detected 3,060 fire outbreaks in the state of Amazonas, at the peak of the worst drought ever experienced by the Amazon rainforest. This crisis has positioned the state as the second-largest victim of these intentional fires, a relatively new issue in this region, located in the heart of the Amazon. (Photo by Gustavo Basso/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#10688728
Date Taken	4 October 2023
Location	N/A
Photographer	Gustavo Basso/NurPhoto
Category	Social Issue
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Gustavo Basso/NurPhoto

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