Sand from the Sahara Desert fertilises the Amazon Rainforest.
Why it is true
Every year, strong winds carry millions of tons of phosphorus-rich dust across the Atlantic Ocean, depositing essential nutrients that feed the world's largest tropical rainforest.
Source: Earth Systems
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