The Sahara Desert annually sends millions of tons of dust across the Atlantic to the Amazon rainforest via trade winds. Rich in nutrients like phosphorus and iron, this dust fertilizes the Amazon’s nutrient-poor soils, supporting plant growth and photosynthesis. Approximately 27 million tons of dust, carrying 22,000 tons of phosphorus, reach the Amazon yearly, primarily from the Bodélé Depression. Without this vital nutrient transfer, the Amazon’s lush ecosystem would struggle to sustain its bio
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The Sahara Desert annually sends millions of tons of dust across the Atlantic to the Amazon rainforest via trade winds. Rich in nutrients like phosphorus and iron, this dust fertilizes the Amazon’s nutrient-poor soils, supporting plant growth and photosynthesis. Approximately 27 million tons of dust, carrying 22,000 tons of phosphorus, reach the Amazon yearly, primarily from the Bodélé Depression. Without this vital nutrient transfer, the Amazon’s lush ecosystem would struggle to sustain its bio
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