Articles for tag: deserts

Not All Deserts Are Hot — Some Are Covered in Ice

Not All Deserts Are Hot — Some Are Covered in Ice

Annette Uy

Did you ever imagine a desert blanketed in snow and shimmering ice? Most people picture deserts as endless, sun-baked sand dunes, shimmering under a relentless sun. But what if I told you that some of the largest deserts on Earth are actually frozen, hostile landscapes where temperatures plummet far below zero? This surprising truth flips ...

The Sahara Desert Was Once a Lush Wetland — And Might Be Again

Annette Uy

Picture this: You’re standing in what is now the world’s largest hot desert, but instead of endless dunes and scorching sun, you’re surrounded by vast grasslands swaying in a gentle breeze. Hippos splash in crystal-clear lakes, elephants trumpet as they move across the savannah, and ancient hunters track giraffes through acacia forests. This isn’t science ...