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Sahel

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008632

A semi-arid transitional zone in Africa situated between the Sahara Desert to the north and the more humid savannas to the south. This region experiences a distinct rainy season and a long dry season, with highly variable rainfall patterns. It is particularly vulnerable to drought and desertification due to its climate and human activities.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008632
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008632",
  "term": "Sahel",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A semi-arid transitional zone in Africa situated between the Sahara Desert to the north and the more humid savannas to the south. This region experiences a distinct rainy season and a long dry season, with highly variable rainfall patterns. It is particularly vulnerable to drought and desertification due to its climate and human activities.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sahel/"
}

Record 8,226 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.