Several Facts about Third Largest Desert in the World

4. The Sahara Desert Ever Reached 136 Degrees Fahrenheit 

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The Sahara's record high temperature is 136°F! On September 13, 1922, the Sahara's record high temperature was recorded at 136 degrees Fahrenheit in El Azizia, Libya.

5. Many Dinosaur Fossils Found in the Sahara 

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Ilustrasi fosil otak dinosaurus.

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• U-Report

The desert is full of archaeological and paleontological wonders. Along with 6000-year-old megalithic stone circles and Saharan rock paintings, unique dinosaur fossils have been discovered by scientists. 

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As recently as last year, the fossilized remains of an 80-million-year-old dinosaur were discovered in a Saharan oasis. Named Mansourasaurus shahinae, this dinosaur was estimated to be 33 feet long and weighed 5.5 tons.

6. The Sahara is Actually Mostly Rocks, Not Sand 

The desert consists mainly of hamada's rocky landscape. In fact, only 30 percent is sand, the remaining 70 percent is mostly gravel. The rest of the desert consists of seas of sand, rock plateaus, salt flats, arid valleys, mountains, rivers, streams, and oases.

7. Emi Koussi Volcano is the Highest Point in the Sahara with an Altitude of 3,415 meters

Emi Koussi is a shield volcano located in the Tibesti Mountains in northern Chad. The volcano has various lava domes, cinder cones, lava flows, and maars visible on its outer flanks, which are evidence of its active history. 

For this time, fumaroles sit at its southern base, and hot springs heat the water to 37 degrees Celsius, perfect for a relaxing dip. 

8. The Sahara was Used as a Filming Location for Star Wars 

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Padang pasir gurun Sahara

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Several times. The Tunisian Sahara has been used as a backdrop for the cities of Tatooine (which is a real place) and Matmata, ever since the Berber desert town caught the eye of director George Lucas.  

Matmata is the fictional village where Luke Skywalker grew up, and today you can still see some of the sets, often abandoned or reused in strange ways.

9. Lizards, Camels, Foxes, and Antelopes Live in the Sahara 

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The desert may be a difficult environment for humans to live in, but many animals live here. Camels are the main animal you'll see in the Sahara, mostly used by humans.