In vast deserts and barren wilderness, flora and fauna are hardly seen, but euphrates poplars have stood tall for millions of years, becoming the only species of deciduous tree in the desert. Why can ...

The special wind pattern in the Mingsha Mountain area, which has three different wind directions with similar strength, is created by a combination of atmospheric circulation and surrounding topograph...

The Crescent Spring lies between the two alluvial fans of the ancient Danghe River and Xishuigou River, and the underground water flows out of loose Quaternary sediments of alluvial fans into a depres...

UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a unified concept of protection, education, and susta...

Fixed dunes are a type of sand dune that remain relatively stationary over time. These dunes are covered in vegetation and are formed by the interaction between sandstorms and plants. They are typical...