How hot does it get in the desert? A climate scientist explains its blazing heat

Travelers to Death Valley are warned of the extreme heat conditions they may encounter. tobiasjo/iStock via Getty Images Plus Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. How hot does it get in the desert? – Henry, age 5, South Bend, Indiana When you think of a desert, you probably imagine giant waves of sand dunes beneath a blazing Sun. You’d be picturing a hot desert, like the Sahara in…