Rare rains flood parts of the Sahara Desert
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October 10
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When thinking of the Sahara Desert, most people imagine intense heat and vast stretches of dry, barren sand. However, in an unexpected twist, parts of this desert have recently experienced flooding after heavy rainfall.
These rare downpours have created pools of water in various areas of the Sahara, resulting in more water being present now than at any point in the past several decades. The Sahara, known as one of the driest places on Earth, typically sees almost no rain at this time of year. Yet, Morocco's government reported that two days of recent heavy rain have brought more
The thunderstorms have led to remarkable scenes of water flowing across the desert sand. NASA satellites have captured images showing Lake Iquiri, a famous lake that had been dry for 50 years, now filled with water.
What is the unusual weather event that recently occurred in the Sahara Desert?
Intense heat waves.
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Heavy rainfall causing floods.
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Sandstorms covering nearby cities.
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How long had Lake Iquiri been dry before it filled with water again?
How does the recent rainfall in the Sahara compare to the typical weather during this time of year?
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