{"id":1779,"date":"2023-03-02T18:17:09","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T17:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/?p=1779"},"modified":"2023-03-02T18:17:09","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T17:17:09","slug":"how-many-has-the-amazon-river-killed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aboutriver.com\/how-many-has-the-amazon-river-killed\/","title":{"rendered":"How many has the amazon river killed?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Amazon river is one of the deadliest rivers in the world. Every year, hundreds of people die from drowning in the river. In addition, the river is home to many dangerous animals, including crocodiles, snakes, and caiman. As a result, it is not uncommon for people to be attacked and killed by these animals while swimming in the river.<\/p>\n

The Amazon River has killed countless people over the years. There is no definitive number, but it is estimated that the river has claimed the lives of at least thousands of people.<\/p>\n

How much of the Amazon have we lost? <\/h2>\n

The loss of forests has had a devastating impact on the environment. An estimated 132% of the world’s forests have been lost due to deforestation and other causes. This has led to a significant loss of biodiversity, as well as a decrease in the ability of forests to store carbon and regulate the climate. The loss of forests also has a negative impact on the water cycle, as trees play an important role in the absorption and release of water.<\/p>\n

Despite a 11% drop in deforestation from the previous year, the rate of deforestation in the Amazon has still soared under Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. An area equivalent to the size of Qatar was cleared in the Brazilian Amazon between Aug 1, 2021, and July 31, 2022, according to data from the country’s National Space Research Institute (INPE). Bolsonaro has been criticized for his policies which have led to an increase in deforestation and destruction of the Amazon rainforest.<\/p>\n

Can you safely swim in the Amazon river <\/h3>\n