In the mid-19th century, a microscopic invader swept across Ireland, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The potato blight, caused by the fungus-like pathogen Phytophthora infestans, triggered ...

Heavy rains in southern Ecuador caused the Malacatos and Zamora rivers to overflow, damaging buildings and collapsing a ...

The Andean Volcanic Belt is a tectonically active region along the Andes where volcanic activity has shaped landscapes. Volcanic soils in this region are typically young, sandy and prone to erosion.

More information: Lunsden Coaguila et al, Soil Degradation Evidence Following a Wildfire in Arequipa's Andean Region, Peru, Spanish Journal of Soil Science (2025). DOI: 10.3389/sjss.2025.13983 ...

A millennia-old food with origins in the South American Andes region that made its way to Europe in the 16th century then spread around the world, the potato is much more than a source of nourishment.

The expedition’s aim was to study the fauna and flora that inhabit the region’s Polylepis forests — a genus of high-altitude Andean plants that includes small trees and shrubs, commonly ...

Andean condors are found in mountainous regions, as their name suggests, but also live near coasts replete with ocean breezes and even deserts that feature strong thermal air currents. These ...

The focus of research is on the Andes regions of Chile, Peru and Ecuador, areas that are seriously threatened by natural hazards and the results of climate change. Earthquakes, tsunami, landslides, ...