Thar to Sahara: 7 deserts with the most extreme of temperatures
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Thar to Sahara: 7 deserts with the most extreme of temperatures

Journey across 7 deserts: Thar's culture, Sahara's expanse, Atacama's aridity, Arabian's oil, Namibian's dunes, Gobi's contrast, Wadi Rum's allure

Thar Desert, India and Pakistan
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Thar Desert, India and Pakistan

Situated in northwest India and southeastern Pakistan, the Thar Desert is known for its golden sand dunes, scrub vegetation, and arid climate

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Sahara, Africa
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Sahara, Africa

The largest desert spans 3.6 million square miles, has iconic sand dunes, oases, and extreme temperature variations, has diverse landscapes, from rocky plateaus to vast sand seas

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Arabian Desert, Saudi Arabia
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Arabian Desert, Saudi Arabia

Covering much of the Arabian Peninsula, this desert features vast sand expanses and rocky terrains. It's rich in oil reserves, playing a vital role in global energy markets

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Atacama desert, Chile

Earth's driest non-polar desert, otherworldly landscapes include salt flats, mineral deposits. The astronomical observatories benefit from clear skies and minimal light pollution

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Namibian Desert

Iconic red dunes and stark beauty make it a unique landscape in southwestern Africa. It's home to the famous Dead Vlei, a white clay pan surrounded by towering dunes

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Gobi desert, Mongolia

Gobi Desert is a cold desert with snow-covered peaks and vast steppes. It's a region of contrasts, hosting dinosaur fossils, unique wildlife, and remnants of the Silk Road trade

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Wadi Rum, Jordan

Valley of the Moon, Wadi Rum is a protected desert wilderness in southern Jordan. It's also a cultural site with historical inscriptions and connections to Lawrence of Arabia

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