New research has uncovered how powerful storms occasionally drench parts of theSahara Desert, forming short-lived lakes and ...

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

W henever we think of the Sahara Desert, the images that come to mind are vast stretches of sand and extreme dryness. But do ...

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

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

It was once filled with rivers, lakes, and grasslands, supporting wildlife and human settlements. Shivam Verma Updated : Mar ...

Below the arid surface of the great desert are huge natural reservoirs of water. These resources are now beginning to be studied and exploited for the benefit of the Saharan nations ...

JERUSALEM, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A team of researchers from Israel and Switzerland has discovered that heavy rainstorms from the Atlantic Ocean are the main cause of lake filling in the northwestern ...

In desert communities frequented by tourists ... Mr Youabeb says the presence of water in the Sahara could profoundly alter weather forecasts in the future. “There will be more evaporation ...

This is the Sahara. The largest desert on Earth! Wow ... It has long thorns that hold water. Plus very deep roots in the ground that gets the water it needs to survive. And animals too!

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 ...