Phrases with «desert basins»

The term "desert basins" refers to low-lying areas found in deserts. These are usually bowl-shaped or elongated spaces that collect water from rainfall or rivers but don't have an outlet, causing the water to evaporate or sink into the ground. They are typically dry and barren, often characterized by sandy or rocky terrain. Full definition

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desert basins

Sentences with «desert basins»

«It literally dwarfed the great desert basin,» he later wrote. (discovermagazine.com)
They appear as endless salt - encrusted desert basins, and their chemical composition makes them so unusual that some geologists say these minerals couldn't exist in nature if the deposits weren't right before their eyes. (sciencemag.org)
You can camp in a tent on the playa, what Burners call the desert basin that is home to Black Rock City, for less than $ 1,300 for the week. (cnbc.com)
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Phrases with «desert basins»

Sentences with «desert basins»

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