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The Desert Speaks
Season 2, Episode 4: The Pinacate
Season 2
Episode 4
The Pinacate is like another world. At first glance, barren and desolate, but full of surprises! Explore the hottest and driest region of North America. Just south of the Arizona/Sonora border, this land of lava, giant craters and sand dunes is remarkably dynamic, despite temperatures topping 150 degrees.
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