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The Paradox of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil is a coastal dune system that fills with freshwater lagoons annually.
Why it matters
The park's unique environment supports over 850 species, including four endangered ones, highlighting the importance of its conservation as a World Heritage site.
The details
- The area receives about 125 centimeters of rain per year.
- Dunes move westward at approximately 4 to 25 meters per year.
- The dune field spans roughly 900 square kilometers.
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UNESCO declared Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil a World Heritage site in 2024.
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Landsat 9 captured satellite images of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil.
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Jan 1, 2024•973d ago
•World Heritage DesignationUNESCO Declares Lençóis Maranhenses National Park a World Heritage Site
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