noun
- A high, rocky desert plateau in North Africa, characterized by bare rock and gravel with little or no vegetation.
Usage: Geography term; also spelled 'hamada'; Common in Sahara region
Examples
- The hammada stretched across the horizon, its barren surface reflecting the intense desert heat.
- Travelers crossing the hammada faced extreme conditions with minimal water sources.
- The geological survey mapped the hammada's rocky composition and elevation changes.
- Unlike sandy dunes, the hammada offers a harder, more stable surface for vehicles.