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

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

On average, the Sahara receives between zero and 3 inches of rain per year. However, according to average rainfall maps from the NWS Climate Prediction Center, some parts of the desert in northern ...

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 ...