Dasht-e Kavir 'Low Plains' in classical Persian, from khwar (low), and dasht (plain), also known as Kavir-e Namak and the Great Salt Desert, is a large desert lying in the middle of the Iranian plateau. With a total surface area of about 77,600 km2 it's the world's 26th largest desert.
The desert soil is covered with sand and pebbles; there are marshes, seasonal lakes and seasonal river beds. The hot temperatures cause extreme vaporization, which leaves the marshes and mud grounds with large crusts of salt. Heavy storms frequently occur and they can cause sand hills reaching up to 40 m in height. Some parts of Dasht-e Kavir have a more steppe-like appearance.
The extreme heat and many storms in Dasht-e Kavir cause extensive erosion, which makes it almost impossible to cultivate the lands. The desert is almost uninhabited and knows little exploitation.
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