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Which winds prevail in the western Takla Makan Desert during summer?

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Map of Asia highlighting the location of the Takla Makan Desert in northwestern China, with the desert area shaded in orange. Surrounding regions, including parts of Europe, Africa, and the Pacific Ocean, are shown for geographic context. An inset in the top right corner provides a global view with the desert's location marked. — Takla Makan Desert The Takla Makan Desert is flanked by high mountain ranges: the Tien Shan to the north, the Kunlun Mountains to the south, and the Pamirs to the west.

In the western region of the Takla Makan Desert, northerly and northwesterly winds prevail during the summer. When these two air currents meet near the center of the desert at the northern extreme of the Keriya River, they form a complex circulation system that significantly influences the topography of the local sand dunes.1