First Sahara Desert Snow Miracle In 40 Years Captured In Stunning Photographs
Incredible photos capture freak snowfall in the Sahara Desert, believed to be first time it has fallen on the unforgiving red dunes in almost 40 years. The largest hot desert on the planet, spanning 3,600,000 sq. mi. and many North Africa countries, is not the first place many would associate with a snow during the festive period, with the rare occurrence leaving the man who captured the event stunned.
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Amateur photographer Karim Bouchetata says he took the incredible pictures of snow covering the sand in the small Saharan desert town of Ain Sefra, Algeria, on December 19.
“Everyone was stunned to see snow falling in the desert; it is such a rare occurrence,” Mr Bouchetata explained to The Telegraph.
