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

The Sahara desert in its present form is not exactly ... Experts think that the rock arts are strong evidence for backing up the ‘green Sahara’ theory. "This is one of the best classes of ...

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 ...

Analysis of Moroccan stalagmites reveals that the Sahara received increased rainfall between 8,700 and 4,300 years ago, ...

Paleoclimate and archaeological evidence tells us that, 11,000-5,000 years ago, the Earth's slow orbital 'wobble' transformed today's Sahara desert to a land covered with vegetation and lakes.

An ambitious and bold project looks to help desertification in Africa and to combat African nations from being swallowed up ...

This battle can be won’: desert expert reveals how China’s technology, funding and strategies aid ambitious environmental ...