"The Eye of Africa: Exploring The Richat Structure" 👁️🌍
By Jude Obuseh The "Giant Blue Eye of the Sahara" refers to a geological formation in the Sahara Desert known as the Richat Structure or the Eye of Africa. Located in Mauritania, this striking circular feature spans approximately 30 miles (50 kilometers) in diameter and is visible from space. From an aerial perspective, the Richat Structure resembles a massive bull's-eye or a circular target, with concentric rings of alternating rock layers creating its distinctive appearance. Despite its name suggesting a blue hue, the structure doesn't appear blue from the ground or in most satellite images; rather, its reddish-brown color blends with the surrounding desert landscape. READ ALSO: Harnessing the Power of Nature in Defeating Evil Forces 🌿🔥💧🌬️🌟 Initially thought to be a meteorite impact crater, scientific research has indicated that the Richat Structure was formed due to a natural geological process called "dome and basin" erosion. Over milli...