Basin and Range topography characterizes the desert: wide valleys bordered by parallel mountain ranges generally oriented north-south. There are more than 33 peaks within the desert with summits higher than 9,800 feet (3,000m), but valleys in the region are also high, most with elevations above 3,900 feet (1,200m). The biological communities of the Great Basin Desert vary according to altitude: from low salty dry lakes, up through rolling sagebrush valleys, to pinyon-juniper forests. The significant variation between valleys and peaks has created a variety of habitat niches, which has in turn led to many small, isolated populations of genetically unique plant and animal species throughout the region. According to Grayson, more than 600 species of vertebrates live in the floristic Great Basin, which has a similar areal footprint to the ecoregion. Sixty-three of these species have been identified as species of conservation concern due to contracting natural habitats (for example, Centrocercus urophasianus, Vulpes macrotis, Dipodomys ordii, and Phrynosoma platyrhinos).
Amid a terrible winter drought, a migrant worker struggles with the task of caring for thousands of sheep in the Great Basin desert—completely and utterly alone. Read more: https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/602182/el-desierto/
"El Desierto" was directed by Carly and Jared Jakins (https://www1.paperhatfilms.com). It is part of The Atlantic Selects, an online showcase of short documentaries
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17 Amazing Facts About Great Basin Desert | The Cold Desert of US
The Great Basin Desert is one of North America's prominent arid regions, spanning across portions of Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Idaho, and Wyoming.
Nestled between the Rocky Mountains to the east and the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Range to the west, this unique desert landscape showcases a diverse array of ecosystems, flora, and fauna.
Despite its arid reputation, the Great Basin Desert boasts surprising biodiversity and geological wonders that make it a captivating and dynamic environment.
#Desert #Travel #Nature
published: 01 Dec 2023
Great Basin Basin and Range Formation
Great Basin National Park's geology video series.
published: 22 Oct 2012
The 4 Major Deserts of North America
North America is home to 4 major deserts, all mostly located in southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. They are as follows:
1. Great Basin Desert
2. Mojave Desert
3. Chihuahuan Desert
4. Sonoran Desert
Intro music from Estun Buh "Mountain Spirit"
Music during video from Chris Haugen "Morning Mandolin"
published: 10 May 2020
Great Basin National Park Film
This is the same park film that is shown at the park Visitor Centers. Enjoy learning about the different people, wildlife, and ecosystems of the Great Basin.
Audio described at https://youtu.be/2Xb951R6rCE
published: 19 Mar 2021
Great Basin National Park
Great Basin, Nevada -- Solitude of the desert and darkest of night skies.
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published: 28 Nov 2012
Geologic Perspective of the Great Basin Desert
The Great Basin Desert spans several states including Utah and Nevada. This desert is famous for being situated in the Basin and Range region of the United States. Watch this video to learn more about salt flats and other eolian features seen outside of Delta, Utah.
published: 29 Jul 2022
Great Basin Water Is Life
Great Basin Water Network and Chair7 Films present Great Basin Water is Life. This beautiful short documentary highlights the places and people that survive and thrive in the Great Basin desert, while highlighting the impact of plans to take limited water and export it to urban areas.
published: 03 Dec 2018
The Geology of the Great Basin
A detailed overview of the geology of the dawn of life to the Snake Range of the Basin and Range, with a focus on Great Basin National Park. Presenter Elizabeth Miller is a Stanford professor who did research in the area for 40 years.
Amid a terrible winter drought, a migrant worker struggles with the task of caring for thousands of sheep in the Great Basin desert—completely and utterly alone...
Amid a terrible winter drought, a migrant worker struggles with the task of caring for thousands of sheep in the Great Basin desert—completely and utterly alone. Read more: https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/602182/el-desierto/
"El Desierto" was directed by Carly and Jared Jakins (https://www1.paperhatfilms.com). It is part of The Atlantic Selects, an online showcase of short documentaries
Subscribe to The Atlantic on YouTube: http://bit.ly/subAtlanticYT
Amid a terrible winter drought, a migrant worker struggles with the task of caring for thousands of sheep in the Great Basin desert—completely and utterly alone. Read more: https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/602182/el-desierto/
"El Desierto" was directed by Carly and Jared Jakins (https://www1.paperhatfilms.com). It is part of The Atlantic Selects, an online showcase of short documentaries
Subscribe to The Atlantic on YouTube: http://bit.ly/subAtlanticYT
The Great Basin Desert is one of North America's prominent arid regions, spanning across portions of Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Idaho, and Wyoming.
Nestled between...
The Great Basin Desert is one of North America's prominent arid regions, spanning across portions of Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Idaho, and Wyoming.
Nestled between the Rocky Mountains to the east and the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Range to the west, this unique desert landscape showcases a diverse array of ecosystems, flora, and fauna.
Despite its arid reputation, the Great Basin Desert boasts surprising biodiversity and geological wonders that make it a captivating and dynamic environment.
#Desert #Travel #Nature
The Great Basin Desert is one of North America's prominent arid regions, spanning across portions of Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Idaho, and Wyoming.
Nestled between the Rocky Mountains to the east and the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Range to the west, this unique desert landscape showcases a diverse array of ecosystems, flora, and fauna.
Despite its arid reputation, the Great Basin Desert boasts surprising biodiversity and geological wonders that make it a captivating and dynamic environment.
#Desert #Travel #Nature
North America is home to 4 major deserts, all mostly located in southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. They are as follows:
1. Great Basin Desert
...
North America is home to 4 major deserts, all mostly located in southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. They are as follows:
1. Great Basin Desert
2. Mojave Desert
3. Chihuahuan Desert
4. Sonoran Desert
Intro music from Estun Buh "Mountain Spirit"
Music during video from Chris Haugen "Morning Mandolin"
North America is home to 4 major deserts, all mostly located in southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. They are as follows:
1. Great Basin Desert
2. Mojave Desert
3. Chihuahuan Desert
4. Sonoran Desert
Intro music from Estun Buh "Mountain Spirit"
Music during video from Chris Haugen "Morning Mandolin"
This is the same park film that is shown at the park Visitor Centers. Enjoy learning about the different people, wildlife, and ecosystems of the Great Basin.
A...
This is the same park film that is shown at the park Visitor Centers. Enjoy learning about the different people, wildlife, and ecosystems of the Great Basin.
Audio described at https://youtu.be/2Xb951R6rCE
This is the same park film that is shown at the park Visitor Centers. Enjoy learning about the different people, wildlife, and ecosystems of the Great Basin.
Audio described at https://youtu.be/2Xb951R6rCE
Great Basin, Nevada -- Solitude of the desert and darkest of night skies.
For more travel tips and travel videos check out www.GoTraveler.com
Check out our...
Great Basin, Nevada -- Solitude of the desert and darkest of night skies.
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Great Basin, Nevada -- Solitude of the desert and darkest of night skies.
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The Great Basin Desert spans several states including Utah and Nevada. This desert is famous for being situated in the Basin and Range region of the United Sta...
The Great Basin Desert spans several states including Utah and Nevada. This desert is famous for being situated in the Basin and Range region of the United States. Watch this video to learn more about salt flats and other eolian features seen outside of Delta, Utah.
The Great Basin Desert spans several states including Utah and Nevada. This desert is famous for being situated in the Basin and Range region of the United States. Watch this video to learn more about salt flats and other eolian features seen outside of Delta, Utah.
Great Basin Water Network and Chair7 Films present Great Basin Water is Life. This beautiful short documentary highlights the places and people that survive and...
Great Basin Water Network and Chair7 Films present Great Basin Water is Life. This beautiful short documentary highlights the places and people that survive and thrive in the Great Basin desert, while highlighting the impact of plans to take limited water and export it to urban areas.
Great Basin Water Network and Chair7 Films present Great Basin Water is Life. This beautiful short documentary highlights the places and people that survive and thrive in the Great Basin desert, while highlighting the impact of plans to take limited water and export it to urban areas.
A detailed overview of the geology of the dawn of life to the Snake Range of the Basin and Range, with a focus on Great Basin National Park. Presenter Elizabeth...
A detailed overview of the geology of the dawn of life to the Snake Range of the Basin and Range, with a focus on Great Basin National Park. Presenter Elizabeth Miller is a Stanford professor who did research in the area for 40 years.
A detailed overview of the geology of the dawn of life to the Snake Range of the Basin and Range, with a focus on Great Basin National Park. Presenter Elizabeth Miller is a Stanford professor who did research in the area for 40 years.
Amid a terrible winter drought, a migrant worker struggles with the task of caring for thousands of sheep in the Great Basin desert—completely and utterly alone. Read more: https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/602182/el-desierto/
"El Desierto" was directed by Carly and Jared Jakins (https://www1.paperhatfilms.com). It is part of The Atlantic Selects, an online showcase of short documentaries
Subscribe to The Atlantic on YouTube: http://bit.ly/subAtlanticYT
The Great Basin Desert is one of North America's prominent arid regions, spanning across portions of Nevada, Utah, Oregon, Idaho, and Wyoming.
Nestled between the Rocky Mountains to the east and the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Range to the west, this unique desert landscape showcases a diverse array of ecosystems, flora, and fauna.
Despite its arid reputation, the Great Basin Desert boasts surprising biodiversity and geological wonders that make it a captivating and dynamic environment.
#Desert #Travel #Nature
North America is home to 4 major deserts, all mostly located in southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. They are as follows:
1. Great Basin Desert
2. Mojave Desert
3. Chihuahuan Desert
4. Sonoran Desert
Intro music from Estun Buh "Mountain Spirit"
Music during video from Chris Haugen "Morning Mandolin"
This is the same park film that is shown at the park Visitor Centers. Enjoy learning about the different people, wildlife, and ecosystems of the Great Basin.
Audio described at https://youtu.be/2Xb951R6rCE
Great Basin, Nevada -- Solitude of the desert and darkest of night skies.
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The Great Basin Desert spans several states including Utah and Nevada. This desert is famous for being situated in the Basin and Range region of the United States. Watch this video to learn more about salt flats and other eolian features seen outside of Delta, Utah.
Great Basin Water Network and Chair7 Films present Great Basin Water is Life. This beautiful short documentary highlights the places and people that survive and thrive in the Great Basin desert, while highlighting the impact of plans to take limited water and export it to urban areas.
A detailed overview of the geology of the dawn of life to the Snake Range of the Basin and Range, with a focus on Great Basin National Park. Presenter Elizabeth Miller is a Stanford professor who did research in the area for 40 years.
Basin and Range topography characterizes the desert: wide valleys bordered by parallel mountain ranges generally oriented north-south. There are more than 33 peaks within the desert with summits higher than 9,800 feet (3,000m), but valleys in the region are also high, most with elevations above 3,900 feet (1,200m). The biological communities of the Great Basin Desert vary according to altitude: from low salty dry lakes, up through rolling sagebrush valleys, to pinyon-juniper forests. The significant variation between valleys and peaks has created a variety of habitat niches, which has in turn led to many small, isolated populations of genetically unique plant and animal species throughout the region. According to Grayson, more than 600 species of vertebrates live in the floristic Great Basin, which has a similar areal footprint to the ecoregion. Sixty-three of these species have been identified as species of conservation concern due to contracting natural habitats (for example, Centrocercus urophasianus, Vulpes macrotis, Dipodomys ordii, and Phrynosoma platyrhinos).