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14 janvier 2021
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Ruy Blanes, « Sand rivers », Drought in Angola — Seca em Angola, ID : 10670/1.dw0enz
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Sand river in Taka, Gambos (Huíla). Photo © Ruy Llera Blanes, November 2020. The landscapes of southern Angola are populated by sandy rivers like this one. On the surface, one would say that they are remnants from ancient rivers once filled with water and life. However, not everything is as it seems. In the rainy season, they overflow with water, not only on the surface but also underground. This underground water often remains during the dry season, while the surface dries, and has traditi...