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In Sahara Desert, Fall Deluge Filled Dry Lakes

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An unusual early September cyclone drenched large parts of Morocco , Algeria , Tunisia , and Libya , filling dry lakes and rivers.

Some parts North Africa saw up to 8 inches of rain, as much as they would typically receive in a year .

As of last week , the lake spanned more than 70 square miles and extended to a depth of more than 7 feet .