Is Sahara Turning Green? Rare Weather Shift Adds Vegetation To ‘Driest Place On Earth’
In a rare occurrence, the Sahara Desert in the continent of Africa saw an influx of rain which brought green bloom to various parts of the desert. In the ‘driest place on Earth’, has never seen any precipitation all year round. However, satellites captured images of the desert showing plant life growth in the southern Sahara region after storms moved when they shouldn’t, according to a CNN report.
Comparing current vegetation over Africa with a year ago ...Recent unusual rain over the southern Sahara Desert has resulted in a noticeable change in greenery. pic.twitter.com/4agN8TuD5k
— Dr. Mathew Barlow (@MathewABarlow) September 12, 2024While the rain has brought vegetation, it has also caused catastrophic flooding, in the area. As per the CNN report, scientists suggest that s...