Amazon rainforest aerial view

Amazon Deforestation

Tracking the impact of slash-and-burn logging in Brazil's rainforest

Slash-and-Burn Logging

Slash and burn deforestation

The Process

Trees are cut down and vegetation is cleared
Debris is left to dry for several weeks
Area is burned to clear land quickly
Ash temporarily enriches soil for farming
Process moves to new areas as soil depletes

Environmental impact of deforestation

Environmental Impact

Loss of biodiversity and wildlife habitats
Release of stored carbon into atmosphere
Soil erosion and degradation
Disruption of water cycles
Increased risk of forest fires

Deforestation Statistics

Annual Forest Loss

1.1 million

hectares in 2023

Carbon Released

500 million

tons of CO2 annually

Species Affected

10,000+

at risk of extinction

Live Fire Tracking

NASA FIRMS Fire Map showing active fires in Amazon rainforest - Monday 06/01/2025

NASA FIRMS Fire Map

Track active fires and burning in the Amazon rainforest. Red dots indicate active fires within the last 24 hours.

Screenshot from NASA FIRMS Fire Information for Resource Management System

View Live Fire Map