A Lake Materializes in the Sahara Desert, Offering a Glimpse Into Africa’s Past <img width="1500" height="1000" src="https://gizmodo.com/app/uploads/2024/10/lake-algeria-september-2024.jpg" alt="An ephemeral lake in Algeria last month.">The arid region sometimes develops lakes after heavy rain, hinting at how the desert may have once had a different climate. https://gizmodo.com/a-lake-materializes-in-the-sahara-desert-offering-a-glimpse-into-africas-past-2000514338