Permanently marked vegetation transects in Big Bend National Park, Texas, USA were monitored to follow temporal dynamics of desert grassland communities on a variety of landforms and soil types over a ...

Nearly one-third of all land on Earth is classified as a desert. There are several types of deserts, and even though many believe that nothing grows or survives in a desert, that’s not entirely true.

Deserts belong to the most beautiful landforms on Earth although their potential encroachments may threaten daily lives of many people, in particular those in developing countries. Studies of past ...

The Lut Desert, or Dasht-e-Lut, is located in the south-east of the country. Between June and October, this arid subtropical area is swept by strong winds, which transport sediment and cause aeolian ...

Stage Sand Transport System Winds blowing over a dune can move grains of sand in three main ways. What path these grains take ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Cirrus clouds are thin, wispy, high-level clouds that resemble cotton candy threads. While ice crystals make up cirrus clouds, some of the driest and hottest parts of our ...

The canyon walls, monuments and delicate spires of the Colorado Plateau evoke awe and wonder. The canyon walls have many hues, ranging from deep red through orange, tan and white. But in addition to ...

In a report, prepared by the Geological Survey of India (GSI), it has been stated that camels, an integral part of desert tourism, are disturbing the formation of dunes in the Thar. JAIPUR: Is the ...