GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS

Gibson Desert

The Gibson Desert lies in central Western Australia between the Great Sandy and Great Victoria deserts; much of it is gravel-covered plain rather than dunes.

Fast Facts

  • Lies between the Great Sandy Desert to the north and Great Victoria Desert to the south.
  • Rainfall is irregular; vegetation cover and surface water vary.
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