New research reveals why and when the Sahara Desert was green (IMAGE)

University of Bristol

New research reveals why and when the Sahara Desert was green

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Changes of vegetation between humid and arid phases in North Africa. Vegetation zones are based on the minimum precipitation requirements of each vegetation type.

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Jani Närhi / University of Helsinki

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