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Sahara Desert Turns Green After Rare Heavy Rainfall, NASA Images Reveal Stunning Transformation

In a rare phenomenon, NASA's satellite images show patches of greenery emerging in the Sahara Desert following an unusual downpour, bringing new life to one of the driest regions on Earth 

25-09-2024
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In a rare and remarkable event, the Sahara Desert is seeing patches of greenery after heavy rainfall transformed its typically arid landscape. NASA released striking satellite images showcasing vegetation in regions that are usually barren, marking a dramatic shift in the desert’s appearance.

The rainfall, brought by an extratropical cyclone on September 7 and 8, impacted areas in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya. These regions, which seldom experience significant rain, are now displaying signs of plant growth, according to NASA's Earth Observatory.

NASA’s Terra satellite captured images of the desert's transformation, showing water runoff and flooding in areas that rarely see precipitation. Some regions could receive up to five times their usual rainfall for the month of September, triggering floods in typically dry areas.

The unusual weather patterns may be linked to the West African Monsoon, which drives stormy weather from July to September. The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), responsible for bringing moist tropical air northward, has shifted further north than usual, leading to increased rainfall in parts of the Sahara, such as Niger, Chad, northern Libya, and Sudan.

NOAA data indicates that rainfall levels in these areas are two to six times higher than normal, signaling a significant deviation from typical weather patterns.

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