A striking new satellite image released by the European Space Agency (ESA) on April 4, 2025, illustrates the latest stage in ...

The desert that we see today in Arabia was once a region that repeatedly underwent "green" periods in the past, as a result ...

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection officials on Monday unveiled updated fire hazard maps for the High Desert and other portions of Southern California The new Cal Fire rankings ...

and turning the exposed seabed into the Aralkum Desert. Population growth and urbanization also contribute to desertification because they put increased pressure on the land's resources ...

April 4 (Reuters) - The Sahara Desert is one of Earth's most arid and desolate places, stretching across a swathe of North Africa that spans parts of 11 countries and covers an area comparable to ...

In a new find under five historic homes in the Iranian city of Abarkuh, archaeologists discovered an underground settlement where, beneath the city’s foundation, there were large halls and alcoves and ...

There’s a lot to explore in Google Maps, but you may not always know where to look. It’s great if you’re trying to drive through a crowded city or find out which local coffee shop has the ...

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Night - Mostly cloudy with a 24% chance of precipitation. Winds from WSW to W at 9 to 11 mph (14.5 to 17.7 kph). The overnight low will be 51 °F (10.6 °C). Partly cloudy with a high of 68 °F ...

Drying is occurring in many parts of the world, including the western U.S., Brazil, most of Europe, Asia and central Africa. If greenhouse gas emissions continue on their current trajectory, 3% ...

The Lut Desert, or Dasht-e-Lut, is located in the south-east of the country. Between June and October, this arid subtropical area is swept by strong winds, which transport sediment and cause aeolian ...