Unprecedented Rainfall Causes Rare Flooding In Sahara Desert
The Sahara Desert flooded for the first time in decades. Here’s what it looks like
A rare deluge of rain has created new lakes in the rolling sand dunes of parts of the Sahara Desert, after it was hit with the first floods in decades.
Unprecedented Rainfall Causes Rare Flooding In The Sahara Desert
The Sahara Desert is famous for its far stretches of tan sand and seemingly nonstop hills. It has a huge tourist appeal and for many people, it is the most memorable experience they have during their visit to North Africa.
Rare Heavy Rainfall Sees Sahara Flood For First Time In Decades
The result of the rare deluge has been the appearance of lakes among the sand dunes, even in places like Iriqui National Park, where there’s a lakebed that’s been dry for decades. The extent of the flooding has been captured in satellite imagery, although closer to Earth, drones have also captured some pretty dramatic footage of the new lakes.
Flooding in the Sahara desert fills lake that had been dry for 50 years
A September deluge was the most seen in decades, particularly in the southeastern village of Rabat, where 4 inches of rain poured in a day.
Rare Rain in the Sahara Desert Causes Phenomenon
An unusual deluge has left vibrant blue lagoons amid the palm trees of the Sahara Desert, rejuvenating some drought-stricken areas.
Extremely Rare: Sahara Desert Experiences Flooding For The First Time In Decades
While the US struggles in the wake of devastating hurricanes, the Sahara Desert has received record rainfall causing flooding.
Wild Images Surface After Sahara Desert Undergoes Rare Flooding
Dramatic drone footage shared Sunday by The Associated Press (AP) shows the Sahara Desert flooded after it reportedly received a year’s worth of rainfall in two days. The video shows blue lagoons swamping palm trees and sand dunes.
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