desert Archives

Brutal heat in Death Valley – 130°F (+54.4°C) is one of the hottest temperatures ever measured in the world

August 17, 2020 by Marko Korosec

Death Valley likely smashed a 100+ year-old heat record on Sunday! The temperatures in the famous Californian desert soared to one of the highest marks … Read more

Major hurricane Sergio could become another threat for SW USA deserts late next week

October 5, 2018 by Marko Korosec

Yet another major hurricane is ongoing in the eastern Pacific right now – hurricane Sergio. It is a strong Category 3 hurricane and is expected … Read more

Snow sprinkles Saharan dunes in white

January 8, 2018 by Admin SWE

Snow sprinkled the orange sand dunes of Ain Sefra, northwestern Algeria on Sunday, creating a rare and spectacular sight, more reminiscent of Mars than Earth. … Read more