Sahara Desert shifts between wet and dry climate every 20,000 years, study indicates
Sahara Desert pattern in sync with monsoon activity in the region and the changes in the Earth's tilt, claims study

A new study based on the analysis of African dust indicates that the Sahara Desert shifts between wet and dry climatic conditions every 20,000 years. The pattern is synchronised with monsoon activity...
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