Arroyo (Desert Wash)

Category: Desert Landform
Formed By: Flash flooding

Overview:
An arroyo is a dry creek bed that fills rapidly during rainstorms. Though often empty, these channels shape the desert landscape through erosion and sediment movement.

Importance:

• Transports water and nutrients

• Supports plant and animal life

• Can be dangerous during storms

DESERT° Notes:
The desert may look still, but it reshapes itself in moments.