The fire that continues in the Amazon
Q Is there a big forest fire in Brazil in South America?
A According to the Brazilian National Institute for Space Research, the area burned in August was more than five times the previous month, and more than 43,000 square kilometers were burned in January to August this year. Speaking of Japan, it was larger than the total area of all Kyushu prefectures, exceeding the area burned down for the last year.
Q So much!
A Fires caused by lightning strikes are every year, and the dry season from July to October is particularly prone to occur because there is very little rain. Since 2003, when there are statistics throughout the year, there have been five years when a larger area burned in January to August. Each year, more than 100,000 square kilometers were burnt down annually.
Q Why did it increase this year?
A. Braj assumed office in January this year ...