Maize (Zea mays) consumption in the southern andes (30°-31° S. Lat): Stable isotope evidence (2000 BCE-1540 CE).
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DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.23263
Abstract: OBJECTIVES The timing and dietary role of maize agriculture is central to archaeological discussions in the Andean region. In the semi-arid region of northern Chile (SARNC), archaeological models propose that maize was adopted during the… read more here.
Keywords: southern andes; bce; maize; period ... See more keywords
The effect of offset on fracture permeability of rocks from the Southern Andes Volcanic Zone, Chile
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsg.2017.09.015
Abstract: The Southern Andes Volcanic Zone (SVZ) represents one of the largest undeveloped geothermal provinces in the world. Development of the geothermal potential requires a detailed understanding of fluid transport properties of its main lithologies. The… read more here.
Keywords: southern andes; volcanic zone; fracture; permeability ... See more keywords
Altered fire regimes modify lizard communities in globally endangered Araucaria forests of the southern Andes
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-02169-3
Abstract: Wildfire regimes are being altered in ecosystems worldwide. The density of reptiles responds to fires and changes to habitat structure. Some of the most vulnerable ecosystems to human-increased fire frequency are old-growth Araucaria araucana forests… read more here.
Keywords: southern andes; forests southern; araucaria forests; fire frequency ... See more keywords
Recent decadal drought reverts warming‐triggered growth enhancement in contrasting climates in the southern Andes tree line
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DOI: 10.1111/jbi.13580
Abstract: AIMS: Rising temperature and declining summer precipitation due to the 1970s‐climate shift in southern South America have reduced forest productivity at dry sites. Here, we worked with the most widespread Southern Hemisphere tree line species,… read more here.
Keywords: southern andes; drought; line; recent decadal ... See more keywords