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Sahara Desert expands by about 48 km every year. Sand is very committed.

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Some reports describe a southward shift of the Sahara’s boundary in parts of the Sahel, citing rates like ~48 km/year in specific contexts, while broader research often summarizes expansion as ~10%+ over roughly a century. The “rate” depends heavily on which boundary and time window you measure. (Live Science)

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Sahara Desert expands by about 48 km every year. Sand is very committed. | SmartAss Facts