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Once a part of an ancient interior sea, the desert was formed by volcanic action (lava surfaces with cinder cones are present) and by material deposited by the Colorado River.

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It is a mid-latitude desert, caused by the subtropical ridge, or a high-pressure belt that removes the moisture from the air.

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The Mojave Desert was never 'founded.' It is a naturally occurring region that was the result of geography, not the hand of man.

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When was Mojave Desert founded?

The Mojave Desert was never 'founded.' It is a naturally occurring region that was the result of geography, not the hand of man.


Does Mojave have any deserts?

The Mojave is a desert - the Mojave Desert.


What is the largest desert sand dune system?

The largest desert in California is the Mojave Desert.


Is Mojave a desert?

If you are referring to the town of Mojave in California, it is located in the Mojave Desert.


Is the Gila Desert bigger than the Mojave?

There is a Mojave Desert but no Gila Desert.


What type of desert is the Mojave Desert?

The Mojave is classified as a hot subtropical desert.


Which major desert is near to Barstow California?

The Mojave Desert is in the Mojave Desert.


What region do the Mojave Indians lived in?

The desert region. THINK! (the Mojave Desert) lol


What is the desert city in Las Vegas?

Las Vegas is located on the northern edge of the Mojave Desert.


Are the Mojave Indians named after the Mojave Desert?

Yes the but the Mojave Indians are named after the desert the desert is named after them because that's where they lived


What kind of tortoises are in the Mojave Desert?

The desert tortoise, Gopherus agassizii, lives in the Mojave Desert.


Is Nevada desert in Mojave?

There is no 'Nevada Desert.' There is, however, the Mojave Desert that is partly located in Nevada.