People look online at amazing photos showing the Sahara desert covered in snow. They are peculiar images, although this phenomenon has already happened before. It happens that in previous years this desert has had snow.
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The images were captured by photographer Karim Bouchetata
Some of these captures seem unreal. They were achieved in the surroundings of the city of Ain Sefra, in Algerian territory. Similarly, in northern Saudi Arabia. And as expected in the famous Sahara desert.
Likewise, places such as the well-known Puerta del Desierto were photographed. In all these places, the common thing is a landscape of sand and heat. However, this time the snow was the protagonist and left these towns white.
Keep in mind that the Sahara desert is located about 1,000 meters above sea level. It is a well-known area, since it is located in the vicinity of the Atlas desert. A beautiful place on the planet!
Why does snow fall in desert places?
Yet another question arises: why is it snowing in the most unexpected places? It is a doubt that many formulate, because in recent times the weather looks out of control. Something that worries many.
To a large extent, all this happens thanks to climate change. However, it happens that these snowfalls have happened before in the Sahara. In addition, in this desert temperatures tend to drop very drastically.
Due to the aforementioned, sometimes night snowfalls occur. However, during the day the snow melts immediately due to the heat of the sun. A climate dynamic that many people are often unaware of in the Sahara.
The Sahara has been a recent protagonist on climate issues
Much has been said recently about the Saharan dust cloud. However, snowfall is now the subject of speculation. It so happens that in recent years snow has fallen steadily on the Sahara.
Although we have already said that it is not something strange, it is not normal for it to happen so often either. To a certain extent, it is known that the hot and cold seasons have increased their intensity. All this should call us to reflection.
In any case, the recent photographs of this snowy desert are impressive. There are camels among snowy dunes. Men in Arab dress in the cold, prickly cacti with snowflakes on their stems. Something spectacular!
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Did you imagine a desert with snow? Well, now you have the opportunity to see it. Take advantage of the dissemination of these images on the web. These are rare landscapes that will not last long: the snow melts fast.
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