Experimental simulated desert area

The experimental simulated desert area is part of the Pyrosphere in Metroid: Other M. As its name implies, it is meant to mimic a desert area in contrast to the lava-themed portions of the Pyrosphere. It is similar to the desert portion of Sector 3.

The desert area always consists of a sand floor, and has multiple exhaust vents in the indoor rooms that release flames. One of these constantly exhausts flames, and can be frozen and the cover opened to reveal a Small crate and Missile Tank in one room. The only named rooms here are the Environmental Test Floor, most likely used to test the Holographic Generator, and the Desert Refinery. Some rooms after the latter seem to be housed inside a mechanical building, and lead to an Elevator where the Rhedogian is fought again. The Elevator leads down to a large room that contains another Missile Tank and a pool of Lava. The area is mainly populated by Mellas, Novas, Dessgeegas, Sandfangs, FG-1000, FG II-Graham, Dragotix, a Rhedogian and Magdollites.

The area is also home to the controversial game-breaking glitch.