Snow in the Sahara Desert for the third time in 40 years

1,941 views · Published 9 January 2018 · 0:19 · Indexed 26 September 2026

Channel: CGTN Africa · 2018 · News & Politics

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The Sahara is experiencing some unexpected weather. Snow fell on the sandy dunes for the third time in 40 years. The phenomenon was first reported in the Algerian town of Ain Sefra. Rising day-time temperatures cause most of the snow to melt away by midday.

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