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Hurricanes are rare in the desert but they do occur on occasion on the west coast of Mexico, especially the Baja, and in the extreme southwest United States. Remnants of hurricanes sometimes move into west Texas, New Mexico and Arizona bringing heavy rain but no strong winds.
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∙ 12y agoNo. California has never recorded a hurricane, and hurricanes are not a desert phenomenon.
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∙ 11y agoThe desert biome is in the middle of the earth, and its really dry, and the altitude isnt good engugh for rain. Deserts are dry. Bad definition, sorry, im Just now learning abot this too.
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∙ 8y agoYes, earthquakes do occur in deserts. I live in the Chihuahuan Desert and we occasionally experience small quakes.
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What are some extreme weather events that happen in a desert?
It depends on the desert, but the most common ones might be sand and dust storms. Drought is probably not a good answer, because the flora and fauna are already adapted to extremely low amounts of precipitation. Deserts in different areas may be prone to earthquakes as well.
What is the difference between long-term earthquakes and short-term?
long term earthquakes are earthquakes that are for a long period of time and short term earthquakes are when the earthquakes are for a short period of time
What are our responsibilities to Earthquakes?
We have no responsibilities towards earthquakes
Does Brazil experience earthquakes?
I do not agree that Brazil has earthquakes.
What are earthquakes related to?
Earthquakes are related to plate movements as it is caused by them.
Are there many earthquakes in the deserts?
yes there is many earthquake in the desert
How aften are there earthquakes in the Gobi desert?
There have been 100 earthqukes since it was made.
What are some damages that occur int the desert that cause environmental damages?
sandstormscyclones(maybe) earthquakes
What was the role of the Egyptian god yah?
The role of the Egyptian god yah was to make desert storms, thunderstorms and earthquakes. He was known as the one who killed his brother.
Are there canyons on the Earth?
Earth has many canyons thanks to weathering and erosion.
What are the Natural Hazards in the US?
earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires Desert's, Blizzard's, Tar pit's as well as poisonous snakes, spiders and wild animals.
What geologic events occur at transform boundries?
Earthquakes
What are some extreme weather events that happen in a desert?
It depends on the desert, but the most common ones might be sand and dust storms. Drought is probably not a good answer, because the flora and fauna are already adapted to extremely low amounts of precipitation. Deserts in different areas may be prone to earthquakes as well.
Is release to do with volcanoes or earthquakes?
earthquakes
How earthquakes are meassured?
How earthquakes are meassured
What is earthquakes and its causes?
Earthquakes are cool...
Do they have earthquakes in Belize?
no belize does not have earthquakes
