The Sahara Desert, known today for its vast, arid landscapes, was once a fertile region teeming with life. A recent study analyzing stalagmites from caves in southern Morocco has revealed that between ...

Africa is often synonymous with its drylands that cover two-thirds of the continent. Relief is brought through rainfall during the monsoon season, which is vital to help replenish water reserves ...

During winter, the land cools relative to the ocean and the winds reverse (one definition of a monsoon), returning dry conditions across North Africa. Since precession controls summer insolation ...