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Where was the longest drought?
The world's longest drought lasted 400 years from 1571 until 1971 in the Atacama Desert of Chile, the driest place on Earth. Don Ross a Sydney resident also suffered an alarming drought that lasted approximately three months during 2010 which some experts are calling the longest drought suffered by a male since records began.
Which is the coldest - the Sahara or the Gobi?
The Sahara Desert is hotter than the Atacama Desert, it's larger than the Atacama Desert and it has more life, but the Atacama Desert is much drier. The Atacama Desert is the driest place on Earth, with an average of less than a millimetre of the rain.
Are there any rivers that flow through the atacama desert?
Yes, there are a few rivers that flow through the Atacama Desert, although they are often seasonal and may not always have water. The most notable river is the Loa River, which is the longest river in Chile and flows from the Andes through the desert. Other smaller rivers and streams may also appear during periods of rainfall or snowmelt, but the region is primarily characterized by its extreme aridity.
What are the temps for the Atacama Desert in the summer?
During summer (January, February and March) the temperature fluctuates between 27°C (81°F) and a minimum of 16°C (61°F) at night. Hope this helps. The atacama desert is located in northern Chile and is the driest desert in the world!
Is the desert cool?
Some deserts are naturally cool or even bitterly cold. The Patagonian Desert, Atacama Desert and Antarctica are examples of cold deserts. Other deserts are hot during the day but can become quite cool at night.
How much rainfall is there in the desert in summer?
Each of the 26 major desert regions of the world is different when it comes to rainfall. It could range from 0 in the Atacama Desert to possibly 6-8 inches or more in parts of the Sonoran Desert during their annual monsoon.
Why don't cacti dry out in the desert?
Cacti are able to store water in their stems during times of rain to use during periods of drought.
Why do some desert plants lose their leaves during drought conditions?
so that they have a smaller surface area to lose water from
Why are succulent plants found in a desert?
Succulents, such as cacti, are able to store water in their leaves and/or stems during times of rainfall that can keep them alive during drought.
Is there any other cold deserts besides Antarctica?
Yes, there are some deserts that are cool or cold the year round such as the Patagonian Desert and the Atacama Desert. There are other cold winter deserts tat are hot during the summer but can be bitterly cold in the winter. The Gobi Desert and the Great Basin Desert are examples.
Where does moisture come from in the Atacama Desert?
In the Atacama Desert, moisture primarily comes from coastal fog known as "camanchaca," which forms when humid air from the Pacific Ocean meets the cooler air over the desert. This fog condenses and drips down, providing a minimal but crucial source of water for the ecosystem. Additionally, occasional rainfall can occur, though it is extremely rare and insufficient to significantly alter the desert's arid conditions. Other sources of moisture include groundwater and the rare melting of nearby snowcaps during certain seasons.
What part of a plant is missing from desert plant?
Most desert plants have the same parts as plants from areas with more rainfall. Some, such as cacti, have lost their leaves and replaced them with spines. Some plants grow leaves during rainy seasons and then shed them during periods of drought. They may do this several times each year. Other plants allow their leaves to shrivel during drought and then spring back to life after a good rain.
