[ELI5]Why does the flood waters not just get absorbed through the sands? 321 viewsApril 18, 2024OtherPlanetary Science Question100.55K April 18, 2024 0 Comments Was looking at the news reports about the floods in UAE and wondering why a desert so vast with little to no vegetation just absorb all the rainfall? In: Planetary Science 3 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted April 18, 2024 0 Comments When something is very dry, it can get compacted and not have any space or cracks for water to soak into. It acts more like concrete than sand. You are viewing 1 out of 3 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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