Oasis

Huacachina Oasis in Peru

 

Who would ever think that a desert was ever anything more?  The process of nature and geology are in a continual motion of change.

The word desert originally meaning “an abandoned place”, now is most often used in reference to an area of low precipitation.  What a variety this planet offers because of its orbit around the sun, and the topography of the earth itself. Amazing how we can look at rocks and determine the moisture content that was once available, and the changes that have occurred with time.

Living in the shadow of mountains are areas that are deprived of moisture, and land that is too far away from ocean air is also subject to this deprivation.  Interestingly, although deserts have very little rain, the storms they do get are strong enough to actually change the landscape.  During the dry times the sand and silt is moved by the wind and the finer, lighter particles can be carried across oceans. 

 

 

A great awakening for all that what is airborne halfway around the world can affect other nations. The wind can actually blow away enough of the earth to expose the water table creating an oasis in the desert. What a marvel is this world! Prevent desertification; after the dust bowl disaster in the States, why do other countries make the same mistakes; and we all watch in horror as populations suffer and die. When will humanity take notice that balance is key?