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Los anillos de crecimiento de árboles relacionan sequías con conflictos sociales
Analysis of Polylepis tarapacana tree rings in the Bolivian Altiplano reveals a severe, prolonged drought starting in 1316 that coincided with the abandonment of vulnerable settlements in favor of fortified Pukaras, suggesting environmental drivers for social conflict. The document warns that contemporary glacier retreat and increased water demand from mining, agriculture, and population growth may lead to similar water scarcity and political-economic conflicts in the 21st century.
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