Deserts Hide Rivers unveils the Sahara's surprising secret: a vast network of ancient rivers buried beneath the sands.
Challenging the perception of deserts as static landscapes, the book uses remote sensing and paleoclimate data to reconstruct the Sahara's dynamic past, revealing how shifts between wet and arid periods shaped its environment and history.
Imagine lush river systems once flowing where only sand dunes now exist, a testament to dramatic climate transformations.
The book explores how satellite technology, like SRTM and GRACE, helps map these subsurface geological features, offering insights into potential groundwater resources.
Understanding the Sahara's hydrological history is crucial for modern water resource management, particularly in addressing water scarcity.
Starting with an introduction to the Sahara's geography and history, the book progresses through mapping techniques, data interpretation, and ultimately, the practical implications for sustainable water development.
