There are several ways deserts are formed. One constant is the concept that the temperature of air dictates how much water can be contained within it (its dew point). Hot air can contain a higher quantity of moisture than cold air. There are essentially four types of deserts. Inland deserts. read more
¥Desert Ð any spot on Earth that receives less than 25cm rain/yr ¥Relation to latitude Ð 30o N/S latitudes receive warm dry air. ¥Sinking dry air absorbs surface water and read more
Deserts on Earth exist at 30 degrees latitude because of warm air, calm winds and virtually constant areas of high pressure forming in the atmosphere above. These deserts experience dry and hot conditions year-round and see plenty of sunlight, little wind and very little precipitation. read more
>>Deserts exist in different parts of the world because the climate conditions in those parts of the world promote the formation of deserts. Desert locations cannot be attributed to the break up of Pangea. read more