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Africa's Dry Dusty Winds Seen from Space (Photo)The berg winds of southern Africa are seen blowing plumes of dust off the Namibian coast in a new astronaut image. These hot, dry winds originate from inland mountains and blow dust toward the sea.
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Bright Blue Mining Ponds Stand Out in Space PhotoBright shocks of blue in the Utah desert are mining evaporation ponds, dyed the brilliant color to promote the absorption of sunlight. The mines produce potash, an ingredient in fertilizer.
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Blooming Desert Photos: Brittlebush Plants Thrive in the Dry SouthwestBrittlebush is a common desert plant in the American Southwest. These medium-sized shrubs add a splash of yellow color to the dry, arid landscapes.
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Super-Sized Sandbox Reveals How Dunes GrowFor the first time, scientists have watched Earth's winds give birth to dunes. Results from the giant Mongolian sandbox confirm long-held models of sand dune formation.
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Stunning scenes: From the Himalayas to the Taklamakan DesertGeologist Aaron Putnam and colleagues led expeditions to Asia's high mountains and driest deserts to study the link between water and climate.
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Great Desert Garbage PatchesIn the desert, wind-blown plastic bags and balloons outnumber rattlesnakes.
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Mysterious Grid Patterns in China's Deserts ExplainedThe satellite images reveal traces of geological surveys done to mine the Chinese desert’s rich nickel reserves
