Coastal Deserts: Why Seas and Sand Meet in Arid Belts
TL;DR
Coastal deserts form where cold ocean currents chill the air and fog limits moisture, while nearby mountains create rain shadows that block precipitation, producing arid zones right along shores (as seen in the Namib and Atacama).
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