Examines ten of the world's most unusual deserts and presents information on their formation, why they can change over time, and the methods geologists use to study them.
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Origin of the landform: Deserts -- Sonoran Desert: Arizona and Northern Mexico -- Mojave Desert: California, Arizona -- Great Basin Desert: Utah, Arizon, Nevada -- Chihuahuan Desert: Arizona, Texas, Mexico -- Sahara Desert: Northern Africa -- Arabian Desert: Middle East -- Kalahari Desert: Southern Africa -- Australian Deserts: Australia -- Gobi Desert: Central Asia -- Atacama: The oldest desert: South America.