The Eye of the Sahara

The Richat Structure (also known as the Eye of the Sahara or Eye of Africa) is a natural anomaly in the midst of the Sahara Desert, in the Adrar region of Mauritania. It measures about 40km (25 mi) wide and is layered in circles of various igneous rocks caused from a magma eruption millions of years ago. Over time, it has eroded down significantly from the high winds and sands of the Sahara into a depressed, ringed formation.

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Richat Structure (Eye of the Sahara) far view from the ISS
Richat Structure (Eye of the Sahara) view from the ISS in natural color
Richat Structure arial view in natural color
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Richat Structure (Eye of Africa) satellite view
A view of the center of the Richat Structure, Mauritania
A view from the inner circle to the outer rings of the Richat Structure, Mauritania
Textured rocks at the ground level of the Richat Structure, Mauritania