Markansu Desert – Valley of Tornadoes

Dust storm in Markansu dry valley - Valley of Tornadoes, Tajikistan

Broad, flat, almost lifeless plateau between mountain ridges, located at the height of 4 km above the sea level. Location with an extremely harsh climate, constant strong winds, and storms. Very frequently can be observed dust devils and small tornadoes.

Wonders of Tajikistan

Markansu dry valley - Valley of Tornadoes, Tajikistan

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Asia 🢖 Wonders of Tajikistan Territory Wonders of Tajikistan   Highlights The mountainous country of Tajikistan holds many secrets and unusual monuments. It was crossed by the great trade routes of antiquity. The endless mountains of Pamir constituted one of the most extreme and memorable parts of the long journey between different parts of the world […]