sentences:  Consequently, due to the sudden desertification in the area, the name "Oltenian Sahara" has quickly caught on among the locals.Dăbuleni has likewise gained the nickname the "capital" of the Oltenian Sahara and it is the only place in Europe where an official sand museum exists.Despite some modest attempts to prevent further desertification in the area, the process is still ongoing at a rate of a year and is unlikely to stop unless more drastic measures are taken.