The temporary lakes of Kuwait

Vast swathes of Kuwait’s desert have been swamped with temporary ‘lakes’ following the heavy rains of November last year. Two months later. Much of the desert is covered with a ‘hardpan calcareous layer (locally called gatch)” that does prevents the absorption of water. As a consequence, many of these lakes will likely remain until warmer […]

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