Desert — Not to be confused with dessert. This article is about dry terrain. For the act of abandoning or withdrawing support, see desertion. For other uses, see Desert (disambiguation) … Wikipedia
desert — Ⅰ. des·ert1 (dĕz’ərt) n. 1) A barren or desolate area, especially: a) A dry, often sandy region of little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and sparse vegetation. b) A region of permanent cold that is largely or entirely devoid of life. c) An… … Word Histories
Antarctic Ice Marathon — The Antarctic Ice Marathon was established by Richard Donovan / Polar Running Adventures to enable marathon runners to complete a marathon on all seven continents. It also enables athletes to complete the marathon grand slam a marathon on all… … Wikipedia
Desert climate — Locations of arid climates. BWh … Wikipedia
Norwegian–British–Swedish Antarctic Expedition — Antarctic expeditions International agreements 1932–33 International Polar Year 1957–58 International Geophysical Year 1959 … Wikipedia
Atacama Desert — Atacama redirects here. For other uses, see Atacama (disambiguation). Coordinates: 24°30′S 69°15′W / 24.5°S 69.25°W / 24.5; 69.25 … Wikipedia
Patagonian Desert — The Patagonian Desert, also known as the Patagonia Desert or the Patagonian Steppe, is the largest desert in the Americas and is the 5th largest desert in the world by area, occupying 260,000 square miles (673,000 km²). It is located primarily in … Wikipedia
Comandante Ferraz Brazilian Antarctic Base — Comandante Ferraz Antarctic Base Estação Antártica Comandante Ferraz Research station Location of the station and … Wikipedia
Meyer Desert — is a triangular ice free area of about 50 square miles (130 km2) at the north end of the Dominion Range, near the confluence of the Beardmore and Mill Glaciers. Named by New Zealand Geological Survey Antarctic Expedition (NZGSAE) (1961 62)… … Wikipedia
Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition — (also known as NBSX or NBSAE) (1949 – 1952) the first Antarctica expedition involving an international team of scientists. The team members came from Norway, Sweden and the British Commonwealth of Nations.Personnel*John Giaever Norwegian, leader… … Wikipedia
