Definition of «tropical hotspot»

The phrase "tropical hotspot" refers to a location or region that is known for having a warm and humid climate, with high temperatures and abundant rainfall. It usually describes areas near the equator where lush, dense forests and diverse wildlife are found.

Sentences with «tropical hotspot»

It's home to Bali — one of the most famous tropical hotspots in all of southeast Asia. (blog.nezasa.com)
Two things that Professor Ian Plimer confidently touted during his presentation at the SA Skeptics annual conference was (1) the relevance of David Evan's so - called missing tropical hotspot (as supposed proof against greenhouse theory) and (2) that sub-sea volcanoes along the Gakkel Ridge is likely to be the cause of accelerated melting of the Arctic summer sea ice. (bravenewclimate.com)
Among the biggest issues: There are hundreds of species with distinct and complex calls — and in tropical hotspots, many of them sing all at once. (sciencemag.org)
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