What Exactly Is the Eye of the Sahara, aka the Richat Structure?
In the western Sahara Desert lies a natural wonder that has intrigued scientists and adventurers for centuries. Known as the Richat Structure — or, more commonly, the Eye of the Sahara — this massive geological formation resembles a giant eye. Consisting of a series of rings on the Adrar Plateau, a prominent feature in northwestern Mauritania, the…