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The Surprising Greening of the Sahara Desert
The Sahara Desert—an expansive arid landscape synonymous with endless sand dunes and extreme temperatures—covers over 9 million square kilometers, making it the largest hot desert in the world. For centuries, it has been recognized as one of the harshest environments on Earth, a location where the struggle for survival against the elements is relentless. However, recent observations have begun to challenge this bleak narrative, revealing the emergence of patches of greenery and even forests in certain regions of this vast desert. This leads us to ask: how is this transformation occurring, and what implications does it have for the future of such a seemingly unforgiving landscape?