Wind turbine (windmill) used for extracting groundwater from underground aquifers using boreholes, Kalahari Desert, Namibia, Soutwest Africa ... more

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Namibia is the second most arid country after the Sahara Desert. Rainfall is highly variable, and multiyear droughts are common. The extraction of groundwater using boreholes provides a vital source of water in many parts of Namibia.

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Size: 4000px × 6000px
Location: Kalahari Desert, Hardap Region, Namibia, Southwest Africa
Photo credit: © Alison Eckett / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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