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How big is the Canadian location often regarded as the world's smallest desert?

Question #151149. Asked by psnz.
Last updated May 23 2024.
Originally posted May 23 2024 8:03 PM.

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The Carcross desert is tiny at about 1 square mile! The surrounding mountains provide a rain shadow that limits the area to just 20 inches of rain in a year. The typical definition for a desert is 10 inches of rain or less per year.
Carcross Desert is commonly referred to as a desert, but is actually a series of northern sand dunes. The area's climate is too humid to be considered a true desert. The sand was formed during the last glacial period, when large glacial lakes formed and deposited silt. When the lakes dried, the dunes were left behind.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carcross_Desert

Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on May 23 2024.
May 23 2024, 8:05 PM
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