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- The largest desert in North America
- 362,600 square kilometers
- Higher in elevation than Sonoran Desert
- Third largest desert contained entirely in the Western Hemisphere
- High level of biological diversity
- Has several small mountain ranges
- It has received little exploration and study
- Contains a few urban areas
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The Chihuahuan Desert is the second largest desert in North America, at approximately 362,600 square kilometers. On its American side, it occupies regions in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. But the majority of the desert is in Mexico, occupying the Mexican states of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Zacatecas, and Nuevo León. It is geographically complex, containing numerous basins and mountain ranges, and is one of the most biologically diverse deserts in the world.
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Climate
Due to its relatively high elevation, the Chihuahuan Desert's temperatures are typically more mild than other deserts in the area, ranging from 35-40 degrees centigrade. It receives and annual average of about 10 inches of rain, typically during the late summer "monsoon" period. -
Flora and Fauna
Though the region has not been as closely studied as other deserts, it is considered biologically diverse due to its variety of indigenous plant life including Agave, Creosote Bush, Mesquite Tree|Mesquite, Prickly Pear, Sotol, Peyote, and its characteristic Lechuguilla. In spite of this variety, conservationists are concerned with the amount of grazing that has damaged local plant populations. -
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Chihuahuan Desert Questions
Have you ever visited the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (near Tucson)? If so, what did you think? 2 AnswersEventhough i didn't get a chance to visit the Arizona sonora desert museum i have heard it from my friends who have visited. It's described as a world-renowned... read more
What is the best LoCarb/Sugar Free desert that you have ever tasted? 5 AnswersI haven't had a chance to try this yet, but it sounds amazingly good and is from Michael Eades, the author of Protein Power. Mixture of pomegranate seeds and... read more
What 5 songs would be on your iPod if you were trapped on a desert island? 12 AnswersFive is so few! Still, my very short list would include "Splendid Isolation" by Warren Zevon. I would be, after all, alone. ... read more
Is Lima Peru a coastal desert? 3 AnswersYes it is. Much of the west coast of South America is a coastal desert thanks to three factors: the Andes mountains blocking rain from the Amazon area to the ea... read more
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Avant 5 yrs ago today we were on a bus crossing the Chihuahuan Desert about to hit Durango. Need another epic trip... http://ff.im/-bMugf
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Luigi's candidature for a chair int he Board of Directors of the USGBC Chapter Chihuahuan Desert is now official. Elections due on Dec 14!
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RT @trailgirl Glorious light of dawn over the Chihuahuan Desert, Big Bend Ranch State Park (Largest/wildest in TX) http://bit.ly/1jR81f
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Glorious light of dawn over the Chihuahuan Desert, Big Bend Ranch State Park (Largest/wildest in TX) http://bit.ly/1jR81f
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