About 2 billion tonnes of dust enter Earth’s atmosphere in a typical year, and the finest particles can travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometres from their source. Around 330 million people in more than…
A desert can be ecologically healthy while a greener-looking dryland nearby is losing soil, vegetation and productive capacity. That distinction matters at UNCCD COP17, which runs in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from 17 to 28 August 2026.…
Pedirka Desert spans over 1,600 square kilometers of red sand and spinifex grassland in Australia’s remote interior, home to unique wildlife and ancient…
A desert herder rarely works with a fixed map of usable land. A pasture that is nearly bare in one month may carry fresh annual grasses after scattered rain; a shallow pool can appear, serve…
Vast plateaus and wind-swept valleys define South America’s driest region. Learn why Patagonia’s climate shapes its sparse vegetation and wildlife.
Paint-striped badlands and ancient rock layers tell 225 million years of Earth’s geological story. See why these colorful formations captivate visitors.
Ancient trade routes crossed the Ordos Desert for centuries, connecting distant civilizations through its vast, windswept plains and hidden oases.
Vast dunes stretch across southern Ukraine where the Oleshky Sands create one of Europe’s largest desert ecosystems amid unexpected landscapes.
Nyiri Desert spans vast sandy plains across Kenya’s heart, where wildlife thrives despite extreme heat and scarce water sources year-round.
See how the Negev Desert transformed Israel’s arid landscape into thriving settlements and agricultural innovation over decades.
Muyunkum Desert spans over 16,000 square kilometers across Kazakhstan with extreme temperature swings and vast sand dunes that shape the region’s harsh climate.
Moçâmedes Desert stretches across Angola’s windswept coast with rare desert-adapted wildlife and ancient geological formations shaped by Atlantic currents.
Monte Desert spans over 15 million hectares across Argentina and Chile, with extreme temperature swings and sparse vegetation adapted to survival. Learn what…
Extreme heat, rare wildflowers, and Joshua trees define this high desert. See why the Mojave remains one of North America’s most striking landscapes.
Maranjab Desert stretches across central Iran with golden dunes and underground salt caverns that reveal the region’s hidden geological wonders.
Lop Desert spans 5,000 square kilometers of shifting dunes and ancient ruins in China’s Xinjiang region. See what makes this remote landscape so extreme.
Sand dunes stretch across Senegal’s Lompoul Desert, where camel treks and traditional Bedouin camps offer authentic Saharan experiences year-round.
Little Sandy Desert spans 3,500 square kilometers of red dunes and spinifex grasslands in Western Australia’s remote interior.
Lechuguilla Desert spans 1.5 million acres of New Mexico’s rugged terrain, home to rare gypsum caves and wildlife adapted to extreme conditions.
Sand dunes stretch across Colombia’s La Guajira Desert, home to the Wayuu people and rare wildlife adapted to extreme heat and scarce water sources.
Spanning 115,000 square miles across Central Asia, the Kyzylkum Desert harbors ancient trade routes and thriving ecosystems beneath its red sands.
Kumtag Desert spans 22,000 square kilometers of golden dunes in eastern China, creating a stark contrast with surrounding grasslands. See what makes it…
Kharan Desert spans 2,700 square kilometers across Pakistan’s Balochistan region, with extreme temperatures and sparse vegetation that define this remote…
Vast golden plains and ancient rock formations define this South African wilderness where wildlife thrives despite extreme conditions.
Extreme heat and underground lakes shape life in the Karakum Desert, one of Central Asia’s most extreme environments spanning 350,000 square kilometers.