Atacama
The Peru Current, also called Humboldt Current, cold-water current of the southeast Pacific Ocean passes along the west coast of South America and is partially responsible for the Atacama Desert.
The Peru Current, also called Humboldt Current, cold-water current of the southeast Pacific Ocean passes along the west coast of South America and is partially responsible for the Atacama Desert.
desert pavement
No, the Sahara Desert is not bigger than Australia. The Sahara covers an area of approximately 9.2 million square kilometers, making it the largest hot desert in the world. In comparison, Australia is a country-continent with an area of about 7.7 million square kilometers, making it the sixth-largest country in the world.
In a desert with water, you may find plant life that is adapted to survive in arid conditions, such as cacti, succulents, and drought-resistant shrubs. These plants have developed specialized mechanisms to store water and thrive in the harsh desert environment. The presence of water in a desert can create oases, which are areas with more abundant vegetation due to the availability of water.
it is the Atlantic African coastal current which creates high winds, which helps create part of the desert!
shifting sand desert
A sand desert ia call an erg.
Walking on desert sand during the day is extremely difficult due to the intense heat, which can cause exhaustion and dehydration. The sand itself can become scorching hot, making it painful to walk on barefoot. Additionally, the shifting nature of the sand can lead to instability, causing a person to sink or stumble. These factors combined create a challenging and often dangerous environment for movement.
sand dunes
They are smaller than the Patagonian Desert.
the desert cottontail is a beige and grayish color combined
As of 2011 with both wars combined it is estimated that 945,000 people have been killed and 1,750,000 people have been injured.
It keeps their feet from sinking into the shifting sands common in the desert.
The current does not run through any deserts but there are two deserts along the Pacific Ocean where the current does run: Atacama Desert and the Sechura Desert.
No current passes through the Atacama Desert but the Humbolt, or Peruvian Current, passes just off shore and has a great influence on the climate of the Atacama.
Peru has a large desert, known as the Peruvian Desert or Sechura Desert, bordering the ocean primarily due to the cold Humboldt Current that flows along its coast. This current cools the air and reduces moisture, resulting in low precipitation. Additionally, the Andes Mountains trap moist air, preventing it from reaching the coastal areas. Together, these factors create arid conditions conducive to desert formation.