With this amount of sand coverage, there’s still plenty of opportunity for the formation of vast dune seas, known as ergs.

A new study recently published in Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, provides new insights into the meteorological ...

The Sahara’s sand dunes don’t just roll languidly ... and livelihoods. The growing desert serves as a reminder of nature's responsiveness to both natural and anthropogenic influences.

The Sahara Desert, located in West Africa, is the largest hot desert in the world. While deserts are traditionally characterized by a dry climate with low levels of vegetation, the Sahara has been ...

growing – and therefore when the Sahara was rainy in the past. The evidence suggests that the desert received more rainfall between 8,700 and 4,300 years ago, during the African Humid Period.

For those drawn to adventure travel, the legends of the Iron Ore Train may call out. Yet, beyond the hype and excitement, ...

Africa’s mega-project to help combat climate change, desertification, and land degradation has seen positive strides. The project will see a 4,722-mile green wall that will aim to restore 100 ...

The Sahara desert is extremely hot during the day and ... Incredibly, there are still plants growing here. Like this acacia tree. It has long thorns that hold water. Plus very deep roots in ...