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The Sonoran Desert is a North American desert which covers large parts of the Southwestern United States in Arizona and California, and of Northwestern Mexico in Sonora, Baja California and Baja California Sur. It is the hottest desert in North America, with an area of 260,000 square kilometers (100,000 sq mi). The western portion of the United States–Mexico border passes through the Sonoran Desert.
In phytogeography, the Sonoran Desert is within the Sonoran Floristic Province of the Madrean Region in southwestern North America, part of the Holarctic Kingdom of the northern Western Hemisphere. The desert contains a variety of unique and endemic plants and animals, such as the Saguaro (Carnegiea gigantea) and Organ Pipe cactus (Stenocereus thurberi).
The Sonoran desert wraps around the northern end of the Gulf of California, from Baja California Sur (El Vizcaíno Biosphere Reserve in central and Pacific west coast, Central Gulf Coast subregion on east to southern tip), north through much of Baja California, excluding the central northwest mountains and Pacific west coast, through southeastern California and southwestern and southern Arizona to western and central parts of Sonora.
A desert is a barren area of land where little precipitation occurs and consequently living conditions are hostile for plant and animal life. The lack of vegetation exposes the unprotected surface of the ground to the processes of denudation. About one third of the land surface of the world is arid or semi-arid. This includes much of the polar regions where little precipitation occurs and which are sometimes called polar deserts or "cold deserts". Deserts can be classified by the amount of precipitation that falls, by the temperature that prevails, by the causes of desertification or by their geographical location.
Deserts are formed by weathering processes as large variations in temperature between day and night put strains on the rocks which consequently break in pieces. Although rain seldom occurs in deserts, there are occasional downpours that can result in flash floods. Rain falling on hot rocks can cause them to shatter and the resulting fragments and rubble strewn over the desert floor is further eroded by the wind. This picks up particles of sand and dust and wafts them aloft in sand or dust storms. Wind-blown sand grains striking any solid object in their path can abrade the surface. Rocks are smoothed down, and the wind sorts sand into uniform deposits. The grains end up as level sheets of sand or are piled high in billowing sand dunes. Other deserts are flat, stony plains where all the fine material has been blown away and the surface consists of a mosaic of smooth stones. These areas are known as desert pavements and little further erosion takes place. Other desert features include rock outcrops, exposed bedrock and clays once deposited by flowing water. Temporary lakes may form and salt pans may be left when waters evaporate. There may be underground sources of water in the form of springs and seepages from aquifers. Where these are found, oases can occur.
Please SUBSCRIBE NOW! http://bit.ly/BWchannel On this week's adventure Coyote is getting the chance to walk the grounds of the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum (ASDM) with Curator of Animal Experiences Will Bruner. From species ambassadors like the Mountain Lion to the Desert Bighorn Sheep the ASDM is home to a plethora of animal species! Located in Tucson Mountain Park, and founded in 1952, the ASDM is one of the top zoological societies and museums in the world and is the perfect place to visit if you want to get a look at all of the magnificent wildlife of the Southwest has to offer! Special Thanks to all of the wonderful staff at the ASDM for their assistance in the making of this episode! Breaking Trail leaves the map behind and follows adventurer and animal enthusiast Coyote Pe...
A quest into the Sonora Desert with Bryan Maltais to find rattlesnakes and the Gila monster, and many other animals.
Spectacular and if you love heat, the summer will please you. The Western United States has so much to offer and Arizona is full of surprises. The Sonoran Desert is a North American desert which covers large parts of the Southwestern United States in Arizona and California, and of Northwestern Mexico in Sonora, Baja California and Baja California Sur. It is the hottest desert in North America, with an area of 280,000 square kilometers (110,000 sq mi). The western portion of the United States–Mexico border passes through the Sonoran Desert. The largest city in the Sonoran Desert is Phoenix, Arizona, with a 2013 metropolitan population of about 4.3 million. Humans have been living in this desert for thousands of years. The Sonoran Desert is home to the cultures of over seventeen contemp...
We do a walk and talk about desert plants through an area of the Sonoran Desert of Arizona.
This video examines plants and animals of the Northern Sonoran Desert. The ecology of the desert, Indigenous peoples and their historical adaptations are presented with quantitative data and qualitative commentary .
The Sonoran Desert is an arid region covering 120,000 square miles in southwestern Arizona and southeastern California, as well as most of Baja California and the western half of the state of Sonora, Mexico.( http://www.desertusa.com/sonoran-desert.html) Music: Hammock Style Downloaded it from the YouTube Audio Library https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music Follow us on GOOGLE PLUS: https://plus.google.com/u/0/103381735864588430241/posts Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/missIanablog Follow us on: http://www.dietandi.com/ GOOGLE PLUS: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+EphigeniaStamate/posts PINTEREST: http://pinterest.com/ephigenia77/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Ephigenia77 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Diet-and-I/478002492262797
Pima County, Arizona is one of the most biologically diverse and fastest growing counties in the U.S. This is the story of a diverse community that is working together to develop one of the most ambitious Habitat Conservation Plans in the country. Their goal is to save the Sonoran Desert from poorly planned growth while maintaining a strong economy.
We leave you this Sunday Morning among flowers in bloom in Arizona's Sonoran Desert, near Pinnacle Peak. Videographer: Phil Giriodi
A quest into the Sonora Desert with Bryan Maltais to find rattlesnakes and the Gila monster, and many other animals.
http://www.expedia.com/Phoenix.d178298.Destination-Travel-Guides Ready to discover the best things to do in Phoenix? Join us as we highlight the Valley of Sun’s hottest attractions. Located in the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, the state capital is regarded for its warm weather and sunshine. In addition to its pleasant climate, Phoenix takes great pride in its art scene and the great outdoors. Once you arrive in Phoenix, tour the Central Arts District and stop in the many galleries for a little eye candy during your stay. Discover masterpieces at the Phoenix Art Museum, and then marvel at handmade jewerly and pottery at the nearby Heard Museum, which is dedicated to American Indian art and history. During your vacation, soak up the scenery at Papago Park, where you can hunt for the edib...
http://bookinghunter.com Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populous city nationally, and is also the most populous state capital in the United States. Located in the northeastern reaches of the Sonoran Desert, Phoenix has a subtropical desert climate. The most important places to visit in Phoenix are: Mining and Mineral Museum, Cosanti, Tovrea Castle, Sunrise Trail at McDowell Mountains, ASU Planetarium, The Arizona Grand Resort, Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona Science Center, Desert Botanical Gardens, Japanese Friendship Garden and many more. This video offers a lot of tips to help you plan the perfect vacation. If you want to save time and money, the most important Phoenix travel tip is to compare prices before booking a hote...
In this travel video guide to Scottsdale, Arizona, I travel to Scottsdale, the so-called "Miami Beach" of Arizona. Located just to the east of Phoenix, Scottsdale is home to some of the city's best restaurants, bars, hotels and attractions. I start of my travel in Scottsdale visiting downtown, otherwise known as "Old Town," the very walkable central part of the city full of small shops and a booming restaurant scene. It is also here that the city's roots can be traced back to the original farmers and settlers that called this otherwise barren part of the desert home back in the early 1900's. I then head east into Tonto National Park to go kayaking down the Salt River with Arizona Outback Adventures (AOA), the area's premiere outdoor adventure company. Next, I visit Taliesin West, the...
Make the most of your next field trip to the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum by preparing yourself, and your students, for the experience.
Did you know? The Sonoran Desert includes 60 mammal species, 350 bird species, 20 amphibian species, over 100 reptile species, 30 native fish species, over 1000 native bee species, and more than 2,000 native plant species. The saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) is one of the defining plants of the Sonoran Desert. These plants are large, tree-like columnar cacti that develop branches (or arms) as they age. Florence is a town in and the county seat of Pinal County, Arizona, United States. The population was 25,536 at the 2010 census. It is sixty-one miles southeast of Phoenix. music by Artist: Kämmerer Title: We are so predictable Title: Just some stuff Title: Sweet easy solipsism Title: Reconstruct the deconstruct Title: My mentor said
Pink Jeep Tours has been thrilling visitors as the premier off-road excursion company in the Southwest for more than 50 years. The first Jeep tour operator in the United States, the company was founded in Sedona, Arizona in 1960 and has since become known for its “must do” rugged adventure tours through Sedona’s Red Rock Country, the Grand Canyon, Scottsdale, and Las Vegas. More information about our offerings with Pink Jeep Tours is available here: https://www.pinkjeeptourssedona.com/sedona-jeep-tours/
Book your travel activities at http://www.viator.com/sonoran-desert Tour the rugged terrain of Arizona's Sonoran Desert in a tomcar! This high-performance all-terrain vehicle powers through the desert landscape with ease, giving you an exciting off-road experience from Phoenix. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Viator Download our mobile app: http://m.viator.com/mobileapps Connect with us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ViatorTours Twitter: https://twitter.com/ViatorTravel Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/viatortravel/ Vine: https://vine.co/Viator Blog: http://travelblog.viator.com/ What’s so great about Viator? Whether you're planning far in advance or already traveling, we’ve got you covered with our 24/7 customer support. After you've booked, acce...
http://hotels.phenixgo.com/ Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populous city nationally, and is also the most populous state capital in the United States. Located in the northeastern reaches of the Sonoran Desert, Phoenix has a subtropical desert climate. The most important places to visit in Phoenix are: Mining and Mineral Museum, Cosanti, Tovrea Castle, Sunrise Trail at McDowell Mountains, ASU Planetarium, The Arizona Grand Resort, Phoenix Art Museum, Arizona Science Center, Desert Botanical Gardens, Japanese Friendship Garden and many more. This video offers a lot of tips to help you plan the perfect vacation. If you want to save time and money, the most important Phoenix travel tip is to compare prices before booking a ho...
California travel expert Veronica Hill of http://www.CaliforniaTravelExpert.com offers a guide to desert plants in this episode of "California Travel Tips" filmed at the Living Desert in Palm Springs. With little rainfall and average summer temperatures rising to over 110 degrees, desert plants must be extremely hardy to survive. Veronica Hill of California Travel Tips tours the Living Desert botanical gardens in Palm Desert. Let's take a look at some common desert plants and learn a few tips about drought tolerant desert landscaping. Palm Springs is known for its tidy landscaped desert gardens, and I can't think of a better place to get new ideas and inspiration than at the Living Desert. This peaceful and beautiful park is known for its showcase gardens of plants that grow in the M...
thirsty birds in the yard,..sonoran desert
HD video of an introductory flight over the Sonoran Desert in Phoenix Arizona.
Dr. Hinojosa interviewed by Haydn Rippon on the personal, medicinal and mythological aspects of the Sonoran Desert Toad (5MeODMT)
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Mountain Biking at Phoenix Sonoran Desert Preserve. Ocotillo, Sidewinder Trails Loop clockwise. Bike Specialized Crave Expert 29 XC MTB.
Singing the Sonoran Desert: Local Environmental Knowledge and Conservation Efforts Among the Concaac People Natural Science Series Friday, June 3, 2016 Sponsored by Central Washington University's Department of Biological Sciences and the College of the Sciences