SPIRAL STAIRCASE
Middle of the bridge
C. An island of change
Imagine a sudden rise in the river: a loud
roar and the water running powerfully
under the bridge. The ground you see
below was left almost without vegetation
after the flood of June 21, 2015. Although
these extreme events are not very
frequent, this space, called “the island,” is
constantly changing as the result of the
force of the river that surrounds it.
The rainforest is very dynamic. During
its growth, the trees trap many of the
gaseous emissions that we produce
when we travel by car or airplane,
helping to control the effects of climate
change on a global level.
Balsa
Ochroma pyramidale
The balsa trees have
colonized the island!
When they produce
flowers, they attract many
animals. If you can, stop
and observe.