Sahara Desert Experiences Snow After 37 Years: Is This Caused By Global Warming?

Reports came through confirming that on December 19, snow fell on the largest hot desert in the world. An amateur photographer captured the unusual phenomena in Saharan desert town of Aln Sefra, Algeria.

"Everyone was stunned to see snow falling in the desert; it is such a rare occurrence," Karlm Bouchetata told The Independent.

 "It looked amazing as the snow settled on the sand and made a great set of photos. The snow stayed for about a day and has now melted away," the photographer added.

The said phenomenon did not last long as the snow melted after only a day but thanks to the photographer, everyone got a glimpse how the desert looks like covered in snow white flakes.

It can be recalled that the last time snow fell on Sahara desert was in 1979.

According to a report, studies suggest global warming may be a cyclical change brought on by the natural shift in the area's climate causing the snow occurrence.

A University at Buffalo study published in May showed that climate change could lead to higher instances of snow in the Arctic, likely leading to Greenland's ice sheets to melt slower than initially thought.

Amazing views of snow sprinkled dunes in the Sahara desert in Algeria today! Photo: Karim Bouchetata / Meteo Algerie pic.twitter.com/4fX0OvXgvI

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