Tracking Amazon Deforestation

The video discusses the Amazon Basin's vast size and biodiversity, highlighting the critical role of NASA's Landsat program in monitoring environmental changes over decades. It details deforestation trends, from small-scale to industrial-scale activities, and the significant impact of illegal deforestation in Brazil. The MapBiomas network's efforts in tracking land use changes are emphasized. The video concludes with the advantages of Landsat data and the anticipation of Landsat 9's launch to continue this vital environmental monitoring.

Describe the impact of heavy machinery on deforestation in the Amazon.

What are the potential consequences of reaching 20-25% deforestation in the Amazon?

What is the significance of the Landsat archive for understanding environmental changes?