List of deserts - Wikipedia
This is a list of deserts sorted by the region of the world in which the desert is located.
Desert - Wikipedia
A desert is a landscape where little precipitation occurs and, consequently, living conditions create unique biomes and ecosystems. The lack of vegetation exposes the unprotected surface of the ground to denudation. About one-third of the land surface of the Earth is arid or semi-arid.
List of deserts | Sahara, Gobi, Kalahari | Britannica
Desert—any large, extremely dry area of land with sparse vegetation—is one of Earth’s major types of ecosystems. Deserts are found throughout the world, especially in Africa and Australia. The world’s largest desert is the Sahara, which covers nearly all …
List of deserts by area - Wikipedia
This is a list of the largest deserts in the world by area. It includes all deserts above 50,000 km 2 (19,300 sq mi). Some of Earth's biggest non-polar deserts
Desert | Definition, Climate, Animals, Plants, & Types | Britannica
Jan 14, 2025 · Desert, any large, extremely dry area of land with sparse vegetation. It is one of Earth’s major types of ecosystems, supporting a community of plants and animals specially adapted to the harsh environment. In deserts, trees are usually absent, and shrubs or herbaceous plants provide only very incomplete ground cover.
Deserts, facts and information - National Geographic
Deserts cover more than one-fifth of the Earth's land area, and they are found on every continent. A place that receives less than 10 inches (25 centimeters) of rain per year is considered a...
The 10 Largest Deserts In The World - WorldAtlas
Feb 14, 2023 · Deserts are found in all continents of the world but the nature and size of these deserts vary greatly. Since deserts are associated with difficult living conditions, they are often some of the world's most sparsely populated regions. In …
Deserts Of The World List: 20 Famous Deserts, With Facts, …
Nov 10, 2021 · Famous deserts of the world include the Sahara and Namib deserts of Africa; the Arabian, Gobi, and Thar deserts of Asia; the Great Sandy and Great Victoria deserts of Australia; the Atacama and Patagonian deserts of South America; and the Mojave and Chihuahuan deserts of North America.
Desert - Education | National Geographic Society
Deserts are areas that receive very little precipitation. People often use the adjectives “hot,” “dry,” and “empty” to describe deserts, but these words do not tell the whole story. Although some deserts are very hot, with daytime temperatures as high …
12 Types of Deserts: The Definitive Guide - Outforia
Nov 20, 2020 · Home to some of the hottest, coldest, driest, and harshest environments on Earth, deserts are a must-visit for any outdoor adventurer.