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Why is this river in Amazon forest deadly?

short by / on Wednesday, 7 October, 2026
The Shanay-Timpishka River in Peru's Amazon rainforest is so hot in parts that animals can suffer fatal burns if they fall in. Once considered a myth, its extreme temperatures have been linked to underground geothermal activity by scientists. While only certain stretches reach boiling levels, the river remains sacred to local communities and stands as a remarkable geological wonder.
read more at The CSR Journal