Congo Basin

American

[kong-goh bey-sin] / ˈkɒŋ goʊ ˌbeɪ sɪn /

noun

the sedimentary basin of the Congo River, located in central Africa, covering approximately 1.4 million sq. mi. (3.7 million sq. km), including great wetlands and vast stands of unspoiled tropical rainforest.

Etymology

Origin of Congo Basin

First recorded in 1880–85

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In regions such as the Amazon Basin, the Congo Basin, and the wetlands of Southeast Asia, thick layers of partially decomposed plant material build up over time.

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At the center of Africa, the Congo Basin contains one of the largest and most significant of these carbon reserves.

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Large parts of the central Congo Basin are difficult to reach, and travel to isolated lakes and swamps often requires boats or traditional pirogues.

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Over the past decade, a team led by ETH Zurich has been investigating the Congo Basin more closely.

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Previously, scientists believed that carbon stored in Congo Basin peat remained locked away for extremely long periods and would only be released under specific conditions such as extended drought.

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