Here we report that forests in drier South American climates experienced the greatest impacts of the 2015–2016 El Nio, indicating greater vulnerability to extreme temperatures and drought. The long-term, ground
Latin American architecture is rich and diverse. This is reflected in the various stones used across different regions over the centuries. These materials highlight the varied geology of Latin America and illustrate how local cultures have adapted their construction methods to natural conditions, resulti...
El Niño and La Niña) are driven by the strength of trade winds36. During El Niño events, trade winds weaken, and warm water accumulates off the South American west coast. During La Niña events
Chile looks small in comparison to some other South American countries, due to its lanky structure between Argentina and the Pacific coast. But Chile has one of the most diverse climates, ranging from gorgeous beaches and spectacular white-capped mountains to arid deserts, dense forests and towerin...
South American environments can range from hot deserts and warm rainy climates in the lowlands to cold deserts, temperate, and iced polar climates in the Andean highlands (Figure 2). Two ocean currents are particularly important to the regional temperatures: the cold Humboldt Current that brings ...
South America has an amazing array of physical features and climates, especially in theAndes Mountains, where both tropical and glacial conditions can be experienced within miles of each other. Because thinner air creates cooler temperatures, high elevations have a major effect on climate, despite th...
A sustainable sanctuary designed with locally sourced and repurposed materials, including Beetle Kill Pine wood, regional coral stone, salvaged wood from Alaska, and fallen trees from the South American rainforest. DRINKING SUSTAINABLY Each room is equipped with water filtration in every faucet and ...
When to go: December - February for the warmest climate; June - August for cooler temperatures. TRAVEL CHILE PERU This stunning South American country has something to offer every type traveller. Whether it is to explore the ancient ruins of Machu Picchu and the Scared Valley, marvel at the ...
The Costa Rican rainforest can also save the lives of humans.. About one-fourth of all the medicines we use now come from rainforest plants and more than 1,400 varieties of tropical plants are thought to be potential cures for cancer. Rainforests also keep global temperatures within a ...
South American nomad, indigenous inhabitants of South America living as nomadic hunters, gatherers, and fishers. In the past, South American nomads could be found from Cape Horn to the Orinoco River in northern South America. The most variable groups wer