Saudi Arabia’s desert turns into a green land, the climate changing, magnificent footage and crazy..
Saudi Arabia's desert turns into a green land, the climate changing, magnificent footage and crazy.
Parts of the desert in Saudi Arabia have
suddenly grown grass and plants after weeks
of rain and flash floods.
The Gulf country saw heavy showers last
December, which left Mecca and other areas
badly flooded.
But weeks later, the surrounding desert has
turned green - particularly in the west - due to
excess water.
Uncanny photos show camels grazing on fresh
grass and once arid bushes are now vibrant
with color.
The vegetation has grown so much it can be
seen from NASA satellites in space.
Many locals have posted pictures on social
media, with some viewing the greenery as proof
of a Muslim prophecy, which says: 'The Last
Hour will not come till the land of Arabia reverts
to meadows and rivers.'
But others pointed out the Saudi Arabian desert
has seen outbursts of plant growth several
times before.
Saudi Arabia has actively tried to facilitate plant
growth in the Syrian desert by drawing water
trapped deep in the ground.
Green fields capable of growing wheat and
other crops started showing up on the satellite
images in 1991 and have increased
dramatically ever since.
It is unknown how much water is trapped
underground but, in 2012,
hydrologists estimated it would only be
economical to pump water from the desert for
around 50 years.
However, this most recent vegetation is not
man-made and has been blamed on the
excessive rain.
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