Rare deluge floods parts of the Sahara desert for the first time in decades
A rare deluge of rainfall left blue lagoons of water amid the palm trees and sand dunes of the Sahara desert, nourishing some of its driest regions with more water than they had seen in decades. Southeastern Morocco 's desert is among the most arid places in the world and rarely experiences rain in late summer.
Floods Take Over Sahara Desert For First Time In Decades After Continuous Heavy Rainfalls
Heavy rainfall in the Sahara Desert has created large lakes amid sand dunes, drastically altering the barren landscape. The region, known for its arid conditions, experienced floods for the first time in decades after intense rains hit southeast Morocco in September, CNN reports.
Water gushes through sand dunes after a rare rainfall in the Sahara desert
RABAT, Morocco (AP) — A rare deluge of rainfall left blue lagoons of water amid the palm trees and sand dunes of the Sahara desert, nourishing some of its driest regions with more water than they had seen in decades.
Flooding in the Sahara desert fills lake that had been dry for 50 years
A September deluge was the most seen in decades, particularly in the southeastern village of Rabat, where 4 inches of rain poured in a day.
Rare Rain in the Sahara Desert Causes Phenomenon
An unusual deluge has left vibrant blue lagoons amid the palm trees of the Sahara Desert, rejuvenating some drought-stricken areas.
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Rare Desert Flooding Transforms Sahara's Landscape In Morocco | In Photos
Heavy rainfall in southeastern Morocco has led to flooding in the Sahara Desert near Merzouga, Rachidia. The downpour created lakes, flooding palm trees and oases, and transforming the typically dry desert landscape.
Rare sight pictured as the Sahara desert floods for the first time in 50 years
South-eastern Morocco's desert is among the most arid places in the world and rarely experiences rain in late summer.
Rare Deluge Leaves Sahara Desert Flooded In Morocco, Receives Most Rainfall In 30 Years
Water rushing between the sand dunes of southern Morocco: the surreal image left by the heavy rains that fell in August and September have given a different face to the Moroccan Sahara, better known for its frequent droughts.
The Sahara Desert flooded for the first time in decades. Here’s what it looks like
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From desert to oasis: Heavy rainfall redraws Sahara’s arid terrain
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Large lakes have formed in desert areas of Morocco after the rains of recent weeks
Lake Iriki, between the regions of Zagora and Tata in the Moroccan Sahara, has revived following heavy rainfall after being dry for an extended period.
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