The Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang Flooded, Will It Become an Oasis? "Humidification" Is Surprising in the Arid Areas of Northwest China

On August 27, 2024, the news of "Flooding in the Taklimakan Desert in Xinjiang" became a hot search. The Taklimakan Desert is the largest desert in China, the tenth largest desert in the world, and the second largest mobile desert in the world. Although the Taklimakan Desert is dry, it is surrounded by the towering Tianshan Mountains and Kunlun Mountains. The ice and snow on these mountains melt under the influence of high temperatures in summer and gather into rivers. At the same time, summer rainstorms also bring a lot of water to these rivers. When this water flows into the desert, it forms a flood.

So, what are the effects of desert flooding?

First, floods will have a serious impact on local traffic, roads will be flooded, and vehicles will be unable to pass.Second, the secondary disasters that may be caused by floods, such as mudslides, are a severe test for infrastructure and regional planning. Floods wash away the hillsides, carrying a large amount of soil, rocks and other materials, forming high-speed mudslides.This type of geological disaster is characterized by strong suddenness and great destructive power, often causing huge losses of life and property.

People are often caught off guard by sudden floods. Often in this case, the lack of effective early warning systems and emergency plans may cause rescue work to lag behind a lot, and also bring great difficulties to post-disaster reconstruction.

The arid area of northwest China has long been known for its dry and rainy climate conditions. However, in recent years, more and more studies have shown that the northwest region is undergoing a transition from dry to wet. This change has attracted widespread attention and has also had a profound impact on the ecological environment, economic development and people's lives in the region.

Original article:https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/6eVR_NhoDWXpyk01OGwccA

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