on August 16, 2023
At what theoretical depth of sand would pressure turn the sand into rock?
DesertAt what theoretical depth would pressure turn sand into rock? Understanding the process of lithification Lithification is the geologic process by which loose sediments are transformed into solid rock. In the context of desert environments, where vast amounts of sand accumulate over time, the question arises: at what theoretical depth would pressure turn sand into
on October 3, 2022
Why is reverse osmosis desalination the dominant method used and not heat-based methods? Also why is brine being dumped back into the ocean?
DesertAsked by: Michael Tpc Why must reverse osmosis be used to desalinate ocean water? Reverse osmosis is not only the most advanced desalination system in the world today, it is the most efficient and beneficial for the planet: it generates up to four-and-a half-times fewer greenhouse gas emissions than all other technologies, it doesn’t harm
on September 27, 2022
When was the first not-icy desert formed?
DesertAsked by: Stacey Larson 299-251 million years ago299-251 million years ago) when the world’s continents had combined into the Pangaea supercontinent. How were the deserts formed? 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