Atacama Desert in Chile, described as the driest hot desert in the world, was recently witness to a rare occurrence- snowfall.
Deforestation may Turn Somalia into Desert
Though fully aware of the impact his action has on the environment, Hassan Hussein cuts down 40 trees every month to fuel his charcoal business.
Though fully aware of the impact his action has on the environment, Hassan Hussein cuts down 40 trees every month to fuel his charcoal business.
The national tourism office added that the road to the city was temporarily blocked due to the unusual weather.
Although officials expect more rain in the area, they have not ordered any evacuation.
Taiwan: 'A Butterfly Desert'
The pioneer of Taiwan butterfly research, Chen Wei-shou remembers being spell-bound when as a boy of six he first saw a flower that could move . A life-long obsession had begun.
The pioneer of Taiwan butterfly research, Chen Wei-shou remembers being spell-bound when as a boy of six he first saw a flower that could move . A life-long obsession had begun.
China Desert City Kicks Off Miss World Pageant
In the unlikely setting of a Chinese mining city on the edge of the Gobi desert, global beauty queens dressed in shimmering ball gowns competed for the coveted tile of Miss World.
In the unlikely setting of a Chinese mining city on the edge of the Gobi desert, global beauty queens dressed in shimmering ball gowns competed for the coveted tile of Miss World.
Desert Spreading Like 'Cancer' in the Middle East: Soil Expert
The desert is making a comeback in the Middle East, with fertile lands turning into barren wastes that could further destabilise the region.
The desert is making a comeback in the Middle East, with fertile lands turning into barren wastes that could further destabilise the region.
