Parecis plateau, Geological formation in Mato Grosso, Brazil.
The Parecis plateau is a highland formation in Mato Grosso with flat elevated lands carved by valleys and rivers at roughly 800 meters above sea level. The landscape spans a vast area across the state and surrounding regions.
The region opened to agricultural expansion starting in the 1960s following construction of BR-364 and BR-163 highways. These roads brought systematic settlement and economic development to the plateau lands.
The plateau region contains multiple indigenous territories inhabited by Nhambiquara and Paresi communities, who maintain their traditional ways of life.
The plateau receives over 2000 millimeters of annual rainfall in a tropical humid climate, making water drainage an ongoing challenge. High moisture levels and frequent rains shape conditions year-round in this region.
The plateau features a steep southern slope and gentle northern decline, covered by sandstone and riverbed sediment deposits. This geological structure shapes the drainage patterns and overall topography across the region.
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