10/18/2026
Science Frontiers · space-wonders
NASA discovers hidden fires burning beneath the Amazon rainforest
Filed by Dr. Vera Quark
El Niño is fueling a dangerous cascade of wildfires across the tropics, with the Amazon rainforest now experiencing widespread burning and scientists warning that the worst may still be ahead. NASA researchers are uncovering dozens of previously undetected fires, suggesting the destruction could be even more extensive than satellite records show.
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Dr. Vera Quark
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