Unexpected Amazon hotspot: Central north faces fastest rise in extreme heat and water stress

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The central north Amazon, with extensive areas of high forest cover, natural savannas and vast, important Indigenous territories, was not previously considered the area most affected by climate change.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 18:00:01 UTC.

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