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Unexpected Winters in Arid Worlds: Snowfall Across Deserts in Mongolia, China, Africa, the Americas, and the Polar Regions

Unexpected Winters in Arid Worlds: Snowfall Across Deserts in Mongolia, China, Africa, the Americas, and the Polar Regions When deserts are mentioned, scorching heat, endless dunes, and cloudless skies are usually imagined. Snow-covered landscapes rarely fit into this picture. However, deserts are defined not by temperature but by extremely low precipitation levels. This crucial distinction explains why snow is not only possible but relatively normal in several desert regions around the world. Across Asia, Africa, North America, South America, and the polar regions, snowfall has been regularly observed in deserts under...