Deserts are found in the arid and semi-arid parts o the Earth’s surface. They are mainly found on the sub-tropical high pressure belt region where the subsidence of air and the inversion of temperature take place. Here, we are giving the list, which is a collection of the Major Deserts of the World, the concept behind its formation and the typology that can be used by aspirant of different competitive exams as revision notes.
Formation of Desert
I. Formed due to rain shadow effect.
II. Formed when ocean air from the land is obstructing by mountain ranges from east and from the west.
III. Cold currents play a decisive role because they reduce the humidity of the coastal winds that resultant less precipitation or no precipitation.
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Types of Desert
(a) Rocky Desert
(b) Stony Desert
(c) Sandy Desert
List of the Major Deserts of the World
1. Sahara
Region: Northern Africa
2. Barberton, Simpson, Gibson, Australia Stuart, Victoria
Region: Australia
3. Nafud, Hamada
Region: Saudi Arabia
4. Gobi
Region: Mongolia and China
5. Kalahari
Region: Botswana
6. Taklamakan
Region: Sikiang province of China
7. Sonoran
Region: USA & Mexico
8. Namib
Region: Namibia
9. Karakum
Region: Turkmenistan
10. Thar
Region: India and Pakistan
11. Somalian
Region: Somalia
13. Atacama
Region: Northern Chile
14. Kyzyl Kum
Region: Uzbekistan
15. Dast-E-Lut
Region: Eastern Iran
16. Dasht-e-Kavir
Region: Northern Iran
17. Mojave (Pronounced Mohave)
Region: USA
18. Centura
Region: USA
19. Sierra Nevada
Region: USA
20. Patagonia
Region: Argentina
The desert is a barren land and it is formed due to the weathering processes as large variations in temperature between day and night put strains on the rocks which consequently break in pieces. In the above list of the Major Deserts of the World dealing with the concept behind its formation, the typology and deserts around the world will enhance the general awareness of the readers.
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