Mojave National Preserve
Mojave National Preserve is located in the Mojave Desert of southeastern California, where mountain ranges, sand dunes, and volcanic formations illustrate geological processes associated with tectonic uplift and long-term erosion. The preserve protects a large portion of desert landscape characterized by sparse vegetation and arid climate conditions typical of the Basin and Range province.
The preserve includes diverse desert environments such as Joshua tree woodlands, lava flows, dry lake beds, and dune systems shaped by wind and sediment transport. These ecosystems support plant and animal species adapted to extreme temperature variation and limited precipitation.
Mojave National Preserve demonstrates the ecological diversity of desert environments across the American Southwest. The protected landscape illustrates the relationship between geology, climate, and biodiversity within the Mojave Desert region.
