Also known as The Great Indian Desert. It is the world's 9th largest subtropical desert. Arid region in the North Western part of the Indian subcontinent and forms a natural boundary running along the border between India and Pakistan.
A massive winter storm passed through Thunder Bay Wednesday night, dumping snow throughout the city, cancelling school bus service and closing one highway in the region. According to Environment Canada, about 15 cm of snow fell in Thunder Bay. Some communities to the west of the city, including Atikokan and Upsala, received between 10 and 20 cm. Highway 11 between Hearst and Longlac was closed for several hours Thursday morning.
Welcome to Thunder Bay! Set on the shores of Lake Superior, Thunder Bay is located in northwestern Ontario, 51.5 km (32 mi) from the Canadian/US border. The City by the Bay draws visitors to its bounty of natural attractions, which include marvels such as the distinctive Sleeping Giant rock formation and the thundering Kakabeka Falls.