What is desertification and what causes it?

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What is desertification and what causes it?

Desertification refers to the process of land degradation in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas, resulting in the transformation of fertile land into desert-like conditions. It is primarily caused by a combination of natural factors such as climate change, drought, and soil erosion, as well as human activities including deforestation, overgrazing, improper agricultural practices, and excessive water extraction.