Some plants have adapted to the arid climate by growing long roots that tap water from ... may produce more wildfires that alter desert landscapes by eliminating slow-growing trees and shrubs ...

Smothering southern Jordan, the vast Wadi Rum Protected Area epitomizes an Arabian desert scene ... hewn into slim gorges by long barren rivers, gouged by cavernous caves, and stacked towards ...

Higher temperatures may produce an increasing number of wildfires that alter desert landscapes by eliminating ... Irrigation used for agriculture may in the long term lead to salt levels in ...

For the next hour, I explored the 251 acres of ruins. The place felt like a mirage. I spotted desert landscapes in every direction, with the park providing pops of color amid beige-toned scenery.

This is the world's largest continuous sand desert and has long remained shrouded in mystery ... lead archaeological searches through desert landscapes," added Dr. Francis.

The arid Californian landscapes form a key part of the story behind High Desert House, a new home and studio by San Francisco based architect Ryan Leidner. The project’s clients, painter Heather Day ...