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/dɛzərtɪfiːkeɪʃən/ · desert.i.fi.ca.tion
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- The process by which a geographic region becomes a desert, typically as a result of natural changes in climate or human activity. The desertification of the Sahel region has led to widespread famine and displacement of local populations.
- A state of being desolate or barren, often resulting from human neglect or environmental degradation. The desertification of the once-thriving industrial site has become a symbol of urban decay.
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Did you know? The term 'desertification' was first coined in the 1920s to describe the expansion of deserts in Africa, and has since become a widely recognized concept in environmental science and conservation.
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