Recently, the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang ushered in the first snowfall of this winter, and the white sand sea covered in silver has changed from the golden color of the past, like an ink scroll, attracting many tourists to come and watch.
Located in the center of the Tarim Basin in Xinjiang, the Taklamakan Desert is the largest desert in China and the second largest mobile desert in the world. This vast sea of sand encounters strong cold air and snowfall during the winter months. The entire desert is covered in snow, the endless sand dunes are covered in silver, the clouds and mist are entwined in the sky, and the vast sea of sand is like an ink scroll.
As the temperature gradually rises, the sand dunes on the sunny side gradually reveal their original golden color, and the snow on the shady side that has not completely melted shows streamlined ripples with the undulations of the dunes. Looking down from the air, the yellow and white sand dunes and poplars that grow on both sides of the Tarim River decorate the winter sand sea.
This snowfall is a rare sight in the Taklamakan Desert, but it is not unprecedented. Taking the Tazhong meteorological station in the hinterland of the Taklamakan Desert as an example, since the station was established in 1998, it has been monitored to be greater than 0The number of snowfall days of 1 mm has reached more than 40 times, which is greater than 18 days of significant snowfall of 0 mm. According to statistics, from 1991 to 2020, the average winter snowfall in the Tarim Basin was 57 mm, which is 51 mm increased by 06 mm.
This snowfall not only brings visual enjoyment to people, but also brings new vitality and vitality to this desert. Walking in the desert after the snow, you can feel the interweaving of sand and snowflakes under your feet, as if you are in a dream world.
The picturesque snow scene of the Taklamakan Desert attracts many tourists. They picked up their cameras and mobile phones to record this rare and beautiful moment.
The snowfall has also raised concerns about environmental protection. As the trend of global warming intensifies, extreme weather events occur frequently. As one of the environments on which human beings depend, the protection and management of deserts has also become a common problem for us. We should start with ourselves, reduce pollution, protect the environment, and jointly protect this beautiful desert.
All in all, the snow in the Taklamakan Desert is picturesque and beautiful. It not only brings visual enjoyment and spiritual pleasure to people, but also arouses people's attention to environmental protection. Let's cherish this beautiful land together and contribute to its protection and governance!