Lake Borullus of the Nile Delta: a short history and an uncertain future

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The article discusses the development, history and the uncertain future of the Borullus, the most centrally situated lake in the Nile Delta. The dam built on the Nile has not been able to stop the coastal erosion and is also eating up the sand bar separating the lake from the sea.

Natural history, Floods, Lakeshore development, Nile Delta

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The Holocene history of Lake Victoria

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Lake Victoria, which was formed some 400,000 years ago, is the largest of Africa's lakes and the source of the River Nile. However, the lake has proven to be sensitive to both climate and human influence.

Natural resources, East Africa, Lake Victoria, Paleogeography, Holocene paleogeography

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Biogenic and pyrogenic emissions from Africa and their impact on the global atmosphere

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A study is presented of savanna fires in Africa and the gases and aerosols they emit. The detection and research of these emissions give insights into environmental and land-use implications.

Fires, Air pollution, Savannas

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