Mojave Desert

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Joshua Tree National Park

Mojave Desert: Calico Ghost Town

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Civilian jet breaks sound barrier during historic test flight over Mojave Desert • Mar. 4, 2025, 3:57 AM ET (CBS)

This alien-like field of mirrors in the desert was once the future of solar energy. It’s closing after just 11 years • Feb. 13, 2025, 4:16 AM ET (CNN)

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Joshua Tree National Park

Mojave Desert: Calico Ghost Town

desert pavement

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Quiz

Arabian Camel (Camelus dromedarius) in the Sahara Desert sand dunes. (pack animal; sand; Morocco; Africa; African desert; mammal; dromedary; drought)

Quick Quiz: Deserts

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Camel caravan moving across the Sahara desert sand dunes, Morocco, North Africa

How Do Deserts Form?