Amazon Rainforest Faces Severe Fire Season Amidst El Niño Drought

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Published: 2026-10-15
Category: science
Source: NASA Science
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NASA Earth Observatory reports the Amazon rainforest has begun a severe fire season, intensified by an El Niño-driven drought. Satellite data from September 2026 shows a sharp increase in fires, leading to hazardous air quality and school closures. This situation highlights a "cascade" of tropical fires linked to disrupted rainfall patterns during El Niño events, posing significant environmental and health risks.

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