Earth  ID: 10879

Ancient Dry Spells Offer Clues About the Future of Drought

Released on December 5, 2011
New climate modeling shows that widespread deforestation in pre-Columbian Central America corresponded with decreased levels of precipitation.
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Ancient Meso-American civilizations of the Mayans and Aztecs likely amplified droughts in the Yucatan and southern Mexico by clearing rainforests to make room for pastures and farmland.

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Kayvon Sharghi (USRA): Video Editor
Erica Drezek (HTSI): Narrator
Kayvon Sharghi (USRA): Producer
Kayvon Sharghi (USRA): Writer
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G2011-128 -- Ancient Dry Spells Offer Clues About the Future of Drought

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SVS >> Climate
SVS >> Drought
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