An area to the east of the highland, known for its relatively plain lands, with gradual slope to the east. An area that extends to the east of the kingdom, known for its vastness and dry climate. There are noticeable seasonal temperature variations, with summer tending to be hot and dry and winters cool and wet. Mean annual maximum temperatures reach 35 C to 38 C. Temperatures can fall below zero degrees Celsius in winter. The highest and lowest recorded temperatures are 46.4 C and -12.0 C respectively.
Rainfall is subject to drastic fluctuations in place and season.
Pre-field work Before starting the fieldwork, contact and coordination with Yarmouk University, Water Authority, and other elated department have been made to get the needed materials and clearance for fieldwork. Collection of topographic maps and aerial photos of the study area also have been made. Fieldwork logistics and transport have been prepared as well. The intended goal of this visit was to survey the canyons within Dead Sea and Wadi Araba basins, but because of shortage of time we were able only to survey the major canyons in the Dead Sea basin. Mean annual rainfall ranges from 250 mm in the upper parts to 50 mm in the lower parts.