New research reveals that only the most intense Atlantic-sourced storms are responsible for filling a normally dry lake in ...

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 ...

Rare storms temporarily create lakes in the Sahara desert, revealing surprising moisture pathways and climate connections.

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.

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

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

The Sahara Desert, known today for its vast, arid landscapes, was once a fertile region teeming with life. A recent study analyzing stalagmites from caves in southern Morocco has revealed that between ...

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

About two decades ago, African nations launched an audacious plan: a 7,700km “Great Green Wall” to hold back the Sahara Desert’s southward march. Yet years passed and progress was stalled ...

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 ...