Sahel - Wikipedia
WEBThe Sahel has a hot semi-arid climate and stretches across the southernmost latitudes of North Africa between the Atlantic Ocean and the Red Sea. Although geographically located in the tropics, the Sahel does not have a tropical climate.
Climate of the Sahel and West Africa - Oxford Research …
WEBThis article provides an in-depth look at all aspects of the climate of the Sahel, including the pervasive dust in the Sahelian atmosphere. Emphasis is on two aspects: West African monsoon and the region’s rainfall regime.
Sahel | Location, Facts, Map, & Desertification | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Sahel, semiarid region of western and north-central Africa extending from Senegal eastward to Sudan. It forms a transitional zone between the arid Sahara (desert) to the north and the belt of humid savannas to the south. Learn more about the Sahel here.
Sahel Of Africa - WorldAtlas
WEBAug 16, 2021 · The Sahel has a tropical climate. Summers are very hot. The maximum mean temperature in the summer can range from 33°C to 36°C. Lows in the region’s temperature average between 18°C and 21°C. The amount of rainfall in the Sahelian south is different from the north. In the southern zone …
Climate Change and Conflict in the Sahel - Council on Foreign Relations
WEBClimate change predictions indicate that increasing temperatures and more frequent weather extremes will continue to hit the Sahel region harder than other parts of the world.
Climate change and health in the Sahel: a systematic review
WEBJul 17, 2024 · The Sahel region is projected to be highly impacted by the more frequent hazards associated with climate change, including increased temperature, drought and flooding. This systematic review examined the evidence for climate change-related health consequences in the Sahel.
WEBThe Sahel is highly vulnerable to climate change due its geographic location at the southern edge of the Sahara desert and the strong dependence of its population on rainfed agriculture and livestock.
Climate change and food security in the Sahel - Brookings
WEBAhmadou Aly Mbaye and Fama Gueye discuss the climate change and food security challenges faced by the African Sahel region and what can be done to mitigate these.
Climate change comes to the Sahel - Nature Climate Change
WEBJul 24, 2015 · Persistent drought in the Sahel in the 1970s and 1980s was caused by subtle changes in global sea surface temperatures. Now model results show that the direct effect of increasing greenhouse-gas...
Climate Change is Greening the Sahel? Not so Fast…
WEBThe Sahel is a semiarid region south of the Sahara Desert that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. In the 1970s and 1980s it was hit by a series of persistent droughts and recurring famines that killed more than 100,000 people.
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