The small desert is full of mysteries but scientists still can't explain it

There is a small desert called Carcross in Yukon, Canada. Its area is about 600m2 and can be measured by counting steps.

According to Wolfe Smarch, the village of Carcross was founded 4,500 years ago, at the intersection of Lake Bennett and Lake Nares. A bridge was built and from there people began to migrate to more.

Little Desert Carcross

The Carcross Desert is also a place where many scientists and geologists argue with each other to unravel many of the strange phenomena here.

In the summer, the exposed sand dunes are a favorite for sandboarders and provide shelter for mountain goats, deer, and sheep. But when winter comes, it turns into a beautiful ski destination. It's rare to find a desert where the sun is shining in the summer, but it's snowy in the winter.

In this small desert there are many strange phenomena.

Geologists believe that the formation of the Carcross Desert is the result of 10,000 years of changes in the Earth's crust. As the ice began to melt, the water receded south of the Yukon leaving a concave valley. Over time, huge lakes formed in this valley and as the ice continued to melt, the water level receded again. The sand was then blown by winds from the northwest, giving birth to a Carcross Desert.

Another strange thing is that an arid desert usually receives a rainfall of 250mm - 500mm/year. But although Carcross is located in an area with high humidity, it rains a lot, but this place does not rain.

This desert is located in an area with high humidity, a lot of rain, but this place does not rain.

Although it does not receive much rainfall, it is always wet because it absorbs water from the surrounding areas. That is why the vegetation here is very rich. Even many people who come here are amazed to see some rare species of moths. Five new species of Gnorimoschema, a genus in the butterfly family, have been discovered and it is believed that there are many more exotic animals to come.

 The formation of the Carcross Desert is the result of 10,000 years of changes in the Earth's crust.

Meanwhile, scientists believe that the Carcross Desert was formerly located in the Pleistocene glacial lake bed and was arid due to the rain shadow effect from the southern Yukon mountains. Although winds are harsh and inhibiting for most plant life, the dunes are home to a number of unusual plant species that are rarely seen (usually found only off Lake Baikal in Siberia).

Despite its many anomalies, the Carcross Desert is widely known as the world's smallest desert. But it's really just sand dunes left over from a glacial lake and has a humid vegetation environment.