We'll see what the environmental impact is, but this delta's ironic history deserves a thread ⬇️⬇️
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While it is still disputed what triggered the delta to emerge and expand, the theories I know include deglaciation, agriculture revolution and, most popular, deforestation.
But only deforestation starting at the Roman period seems to fit the historical expansion.
earthengine.google.com/timelapse#v=40…
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Whether storm #Gloria will be the final kick, we'll see in the coming days. 🤞
earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/91832/t…
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