Desert Dangers

Ending up in a survival situation in the desert contains inherent risks. Besides just the brutal heat, there are many other warning / dangers in the desert::

• Dehydration
• Hyponatremia
• Extreme heat and intense sunlight
• Heat Stroke
• Creatures (rattlesnakes, gila monsters, scorpions, etc.)
• Lack of water
• Wide and fast temperature ranges
• Sandstorms
• Mirages
• Navigation (vegetation is often sparse, the openness makes it hard to get and keep your bearings)
• Flash Floods
• Lightning
• Injuries (twists, sprains, blisters)