Sahara Desert Witnesses First Flood in 50 Years

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The Sahara Desert, one of the most arid and inhospitable places on Earth, has recently witnessed an extraordinary weather event: the first major flood in half a century. This rare phenomenon occurred after two days of intense rainfall in September 2024, causing unprecedented flooding in southeastern Morocco. The rain exceeded yearly averages in some areas, … Read more

Water Gushes Through Palm Trees and Sand Dunes After Rare Rain in Sahara Desert

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Sahara Desert, known for its vast arid expanses and iconic sand dunes, recently witnessed a remarkable natural event. A deluge of rainfall in southeastern Morocco transformed the arid desert landscape into one dotted with blue lagoons and overflowing rivers. For many regions, this rainfall was a once-in-a-lifetime event, bringing more water than had been seen … Read more

Sahara Desert Turning Green from Arid Yellow on Recent Pic Shared by NASA

Sahara Desert Turning Green

Sahara Desert Turning Green from Arid Yellow on Recent Pic Shared by NASA. The Sahara Desert, known for its vast stretches of arid yellow sands, is undergoing an extraordinary transformation. Satellite images captured by NASA reveal a rare and unexpected phenomenon—parts of the Sahara Desert turning green. This sudden greening is attributed to heavy rainfall … Read more