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Rapid deforestation events occurring in the Amazon Rainforest can be exponentially more severe and prolonged than any similar incidents in suburban areas, indicates new research. However, these devastations within the deep, dense forests often pass unnoticed. A group of scientists from the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) have conducted the first __________ of accelerated deforestation in the Amazon. They unearthed that these events could result in up to 80% more deforestation than in non-forest regions and could _________ for over nine months — markedly longer than land-clearing in suburban locations.

"Notwithstanding the wealth of satellite images, we lack adequate ground-level monitors in the thick Amazonian forests," stated the study's co-author, Dr. João Silva, an IBAMA environmental scientist. Silva explains the challenges of maintaining equipment within the rainforest, with the harsh environment being a potent factor in data collection. Satellite imagery helps track deforestation events in accessible areas which often result in urban expansion. However, deeper deforestation in the Amazon region often goes unreported until their impact is visible in disturbances to unique species like jaguars and tapirs.

This detailed study, published in the esteemed journal 'Global Environmental Change,' leveraged satellite images, local surveys, and computational models to evaluate rapid deforestation in the Amazon. The research concluded that while major deforestation events can sometimes occur across multiple regions simultaneously, Amazon-deforestation events frequently happen independently. Unfortunately, these events have become nearly 60% more common in the previous decade.

"Pinpointing the precise impact of climate change on rapid deforestation events is more complex than we had anticipated," Silva expressed, noting that local human activities and global economic demands undoubtedly play significant roles. Past deforestation events have notably affected local fauna. "For instance, the capuchin monkey population in the southeastern Amazon has decreased by nearly 65% following a substantial deforestation event in 2021," highlighted Fernanda Oliveira, a scientist with IBAMA's department of wildlife research. Increased human activity reduces available habitat and food resources, leading to a decline in local populations.