Qattara Depression - in Popular Culture

In Popular Culture

  • Ice Cold in Alex The 1958 film features the Depression during World War II
  • The Last Theorem The 2008 book by Arthur C. Clarke and Frederik Pohl features the Depression as a location for an alien landing.

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