Unique, The Sahara Desert, which is Identical with Heat, Turns Out to Have Experienced Snowfall Several Times

Unique, the Sahara Desert which is synonymous with heat apparently experienced snow several times.

The Sahara Desert crosses the North African continent from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Red Sea in the east and the Mediterranean Sea in the north, covering an area of 3,600,000 square miles, making it the largest hot desert in the world. This region involves 10 countries including Tunisia, Sudan, Western Sahara, Niger, Mauritania, Mali, Libya, Egypt, Chad, and Algeria. In Arabic, Sahara means "the largest desert."

"Iklim Padang Pasir Sahara" translates to "Sahara Desert Climate" in English.

The Sahara climate consists of sand dunes, rocky highlands, salt flats, mountains, and dry valleys, resulting in very little rainfall. Specifically, less than one inch occurs each year.

The Atlas Mountain Range is located to the west, and on the southern border, there are the Niger River and Shael, a semi-arid savannah. Dunes cover about 25 percent of the Sahara, but there are also several mountain ranges and grasslands. The sea of sand, or erg, produces constant sand movement caused by strong winds in the region. The only river that continues to flow here is the Nile River, while other sources of water come and go or are underground. However, in places where there is water, there are settlements and cities.

"Bahkan, in this inhabited area, grasslands, trees, and bushes grow in fertile soil that provides excellent harvest yields. In the Sahara Desert, the highest peak is located in Chad; Emi Koussi is a volcanic mountain peak in the Tibesti Mountains that reaches over 11,300 feet above sea level. On the other hand, the Qatarra Depression in Egypt is located 436 feet below sea level."

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The cause of snowfall is moist air and cold temperature, which can be found in some parts of the Sahara. During winter, the air draws moist and cool air towards the northern part of the Sahara from the Mediterranean and Atlantic.

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"In higher places like the Atlas Mountains in Algeria and Morocco, the rising air can form snow crystals and produce snowfall. Indeed, there is snow in the Sahara Desert, but it falls in higher and rarely occurring locations."

In Algeria, during the winter season of 1979, 2016-2018, 2021, and 2022, the city of Ain Sefra reported snowfall. This city in the Atlas Mountains is located over 3,200 feet above sea level. Reports mention that the last measurable snowfall occurred in Ain Sefra in 1979, with a snowstorm lasting around 30 minutes and the snow remaining for a day before melting on the sand. Additionally, on January 24, 2023, snow was reported to have fallen on the mountain peaks in the province of Bechar, Algeria.

"General Weather"

The highest recorded temperature in the Sahara is 136 degrees Fahrenheit or 58 degrees Celsius. The average temperature is 86 degrees Fahrenheit or 30 degrees Celsius.

The air here has very little humidity to retain heat, so the nighttime temperature often falls below freezing point. Furthermore, Sirocco is a strong wind that originates from here and can reach speeds of up to 62 miles per hour. Sometimes, storms can be seen from outer space!

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"Plant Life"

Because of the harsh conditions here, plants are rarely found. However, there are around 500 species of plants. Palm trees, thorny shrubs, grass, and acacia, for example, have adapted to the hot and dry climate. Plants that grow close to the ground can avoid water loss due to strong Sahara winds. Along the Atlantic coast, shrubs, succulents, and lichen grow.

The translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any HTML tags is: "Jebel Unweinat Mountains and Tibesti Mountains, which have higher rainfall and lower temperatures, have a plant life that includes palm trees, acacia trees, oleanders, myrtles, and tamarisks."

Unique, The Sahara Desert, which is Identical with Heat, Turns Out to Have Experienced Snowfall Several Times

"Animal Life"

Almost 70 species of animals live in the Sahara because they can survive for a long time without drinking water. These resilient creatures include the Dorcas gazelle, Sahara cheetah, African wild dog, pale fox, and fennec fox.

One of the amazing animals here is the addax, for example, which can survive for a year without water. Some other species that inhabit this place include scorpions, snakes, and lizards. In addition, crocodiles are found in Chad and Mauritania. Birds in the Sahara include the black-throated firefinch and the African silverbill. The local Berber tribe is known to domesticate goats and camels.

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