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

W henever we think of the Sahara Desert, the images that come to mind are vast stretches of sand and extreme dryness. But do ...

Rare storms temporarily create lakes in the Sahara desert, revealing surprising moisture pathways and climate connections.

A layer of sand skims Morocco's Draa Valley as the scorching winds carry it over the Sahara Desert's amber dunes. Although the Sahara is the world's largest hot desert, it is also home to the Draa ...