According to the United Nations (UN), desertification is characterized by land degradation in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid regions, primarily from human activities and climatic fluctuations.

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/national/human-fury-in-the-wrath-of-nature-how-climate-change-is-escalating-violence-against-women/article67493239.ece

As a semi-arid Country with limited water resources, the Islamic Republic of Iran is experiencing the impact of global climate change with profound consequences.

Source: https://en.mehrnews.com/news/198801/Sanctions-prevent-achieving-sustainable-development-goals

They mainly occur in desert and semi-arid areas, where the ground is dry and high surface temperatures produce strong updrafts.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/moment-mini-tornado-dust-devil-27140569

This was done in an effort to strengthen the mining township's economy in the Simanjiro District's semi-arid plains and raise awareness of it as the only source of tanzanite throughout the globe.

Source: https://www.pulse.ng/business/international/tanzanite-auction-house-worth-sh54-billion-nears-completion/g3k7ppd