Satellite Image of Rainforest Destruction in the Amazon
January 20th, 2007 by Scuba
This incredible satellite image shows a HUGE swath of Brazilian Amazon rain forest completely destroyed due to logging. This incredible display of deforestation is hard to believe when you observe the multi-million acre scale seen here. This 300 mile long long scar is easily visible from space and must be having a drastic impact on the environment [digg]
This is so disgusting, considering that it can be seen from space and is the size of a small country. Is it really necessary to log the worlds largest rain forest when regenerating plantations could provide identical resources? Be sure to zoom out to see the full effect on South America.