Some deserts are paved with tightly packed stones
If you picture an arid region as endless sand dunes, geology begs to differ. Many areas are covered in desert pavement, a flat surface of tightly packed, interlocking pebbles and gravel. The wind blows away all the fine dust and sand, leaving behind a hard, armored crust that looks exactly like a poorly constructed cobblestone driveway.

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