Storms are knocking down more and more trees in the Amazon

During some convective storms, downdrafts can have enough force to snap or completely uproot trees in a phenomenon known as windthrow. Windthrow events, which can range from just a few trees to many hectares in size, can affect the structure and composition of forests. Climate change has caused powerful storms to grow in number and intensity, and windthrows are one way to track this growth in the Amazon. During some convective storms, downdrafts can have enough force to snap or completely uproot trees in a phenomenon known as windthrow. Windthrow events, which can range from just a few trees to many hectares in size, can affect the structure and composition of forests. Climate change has caused powerful storms to grow in number and intensity, and windthrows are one way to track this growth in the Amazon. Earth Sciences Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories