The smallest desert on Earth
Information about the worlds smallest desert
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
It is located on Canada, outside Carcross, Yukon
It ocupates only one square mile (2.6 km2)
Photo by Jean-Pierre Brungs
That means it was submerged
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That´s why it's too wet in comparation with other deserts.
Photo by sushiesque
But it is the driest place on the area
Photo by kendoman26
In the spring, low water-levels of the Watson river, that´s full of sand, goes to the dunes of the Carcross desert.
Photo by VinothChandar
Plants that live on the dunes have to survive to:
droughts, the abrasive effects of wind-blown sand and unstable ground.
Photo by arbyreed
The dunes habitat is home to some rare plants and insects.
Photo by Timothy Rhyne
The Carcross Dunes is an exciting place to explore,
but this unique area is fragile, so you should be careful with the insects and plants.
Photo by James Marvin Phelps
