1. Great Basin Desert It spans Nevada, Utah, Oregon, and Idaho, covering approximately 190,000 square miles, characterized by sagebrush plains and rugged mountain ranges.
2. Chihuahuan Desert It is North America's largest desert, stretching across Mexico, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, covering approximately 175,000 square miles.
3. Sonoran Desert Spanning Arizona, California, and northern Mexico, it covers approximately 100,000 square miles, known for saguaro cacti, diverse wildlife, and extreme temperatures.
4. Mojave Desert Spanning California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, it covers around 47,877 square miles, featuring sand dunes, Joshua trees, and extreme temperatures.
5. Colorado Plateau Desert It spans parts of Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, covering about 40,000 square miles, known for its stunning geological formations.
6. Great Salt Lake Desert It is located in western Utah, covers around 7,000 square miles, characterized by barren salt flats and extreme temperatures.
7. Sevier Desert Located in western Utah, It spans approximately 5,000 square miles, featuring sparse vegetation, rugged terrain, and extreme temperatures.
8. Black Rock Desert Located in northwestern Nevada covers about 1,000 square miles, known for its expansive playa and hosting the annual Burning Man festival.
9. Carson Desert Located in western Nevada, It covers approximately 950 square miles, characterized by arid plains, sagebrush hills, and scattered mountain ranges.
10. Tonopah Desert Located in central Nevada, It spans around 650 square miles, featuring stark landscapes, rocky hills, and sparse vegetation adapted to its harsh environment.