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The 5 Deepest Lakes in the US Only five U.S. lakes, most of them in the mountainous West, descend more than 1,000 feet into the watery depths. https://lnkd.in/enS3g4rZ

A YouTube by @TheGeoModels "What happened to mountainsides during Helene's extreme rains (30 inches or more)?" The Garren Creek community of Buncombe County, North Carolina, may have been the area most severely affected by landslides. The video contains information for first responders about the risks of working in a debris flow area following the first pulse, as well as for mountain residents who may live in areas that could be hit by debris flows. #HurricaneHelene #EmergencyManagement #EmergencyManagers #ESF3 #ESF4 #US&R #ESF9 #ESF09 #MassCare #TheGeoModels https://lnkd.in/e-DnJSC5

While Oregon may not have the highest peaks in the world, we've got pretty cool trees that grow in the higher elevations – Mountain Hemlock, Alaska Yellow Cedar, Noble fir, Subalpine fir, and Sitka Alder. The tree line is the end of where trees stop growing, usually between 5,000 to 7,000 feet. Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood, also at the tree line, is at about 6,000 feet. Oregon's 5 tallest peaks are all in the Cascade Range and over 10,000 feet tall – Mount Hood (11,249 ft), Mount Jefferson, and the Three Sisters (South, North and Middle). Except for Steens Mountain, the next 6 tallest peaks are in the Wallowas – Sacajawea Peak, Aneroid Mountain, Twin Peaks, Eagle Cap, and Red Mountain – all over 9,500 feet tall.

Virginia USA; Located between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains

Grasslands once stretched undisturbed from Texas to Canada. But today, over half of North America's grasslands have been lost. South Dakota is home to some of the largest remaining intact grasslands in North America and South Dakota State University researchers are fighting to protect this precious ecosystem from maybe its most challenging adversary: the Green Glacier. Ecologists coined the term "Green Glacier" to describe the spread of unwanted trees onto prairies, pastures and grasslands. Specifically, eastern redcedars — a conifer native to the eastern United States — have buried grasslands under their thick evergreen canopies. A problem that began in Texas over 70 years ago has slowly spread north and is currently on South Dakota's doorstep. 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gZBDZmww

National Bird In forest: https://lnkd.in/eFdipk_U

this highlights the regenerative value of fire.

Did you know? Terrain affects radio signal strength! - Mountains: Block signals - Forests: Weaken them - Valleys: Enhance clarity in spots - Flatlands: Offer consistency Understand your landscape for a better listening experience! #RadioCommunication #RCS

Only those who are part of this place know the exact timing of the crossings, essential for speeding up the journey and ensuring the safety of those who sail these Amazonian rivers. We, at Curumim da Amazônia, are biased when it comes to talking about the wonders these rivers provide us. Sometimes, the calm of these waters turns into a storm, but only those who live here understand these nuances. A serene dawn on the banks of a calm river near our home captures the tranquility and beauty of this unique scenery. We live and navigate these rivers, learning from their currents, their floods, and their ebbs, which shape our daily lives and work. Amazonian navigation is more than just a means of transportation; it is a way of life. It means knowing how to read nature's signs, understanding the behavior of the waters, and deeply connecting with the environment around us. This ancestral wisdom, passed down from generation to generation, guides us in every crossing and teaches us to respect and protect the forest and the rivers that surround us.

Amazonian fruit-eating fish, which migrate seasonally into floodplains, are more diverse in river basins with higher tree diversity. Since these frugivorous fish spread seeds and maintain diverse forests, the interdependency works both ways. In PNAS: https://ow.ly/F3LG50ULqJx