Deserts and dry lands: short videos

This page explores various aspects of deserts and dry lands through a series of short videos, each linking to its source. You will learn about unique geological features like the Dallol Hydrothermal System in Ethiopia and the Eye of the Sahara's Richat Structure in Mauritania. The videos also cover natural phenomena such as the haboob dust storms and the shamal winds in the Middle East. Discover the adaptations of desert animals like the thorny devil lizard of Australia and the jerboa, a nocturnal hopping rodent. Additionally, the page explains desert landscapes and ecosystems, including oases, sabkhas, and inselbergs, as well as notable deserts like the Gobi and Antarctica's McMurdo Dry Valleys.