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The driest hot desert on Earth is in a bloom frenzy. Here’s why
The Atacama Desert stretches along the coast of northern ... It’s not clear whether climate change or El Niño (a natural climate phenomenon that influences global weather) are to blame for ...
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Arid, remote and irresistible: Not much grows in Chile's Atacama desert - except your appreciation of its wonders
Reaching each corner of this desert requires a fair amount of ... and barbecued alpaca (chewy). The uber-dry climate also makes Atacama a wine haven, with the Carmenere top pick for a full-bodied ...
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Deserts, explained
The driest deserts, such as Chile's Atacama Desert, have parts that receive less ... Some plants have adapted to the arid climate by growing long roots that tap water from deep underground.
The incredible road that's the 'world's highest' at 19,000ft near a volcano
At an incredible 5,800 metres (19,000ft) above sea level, this road has been declared the world's highest and climbs up the ...
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Assessing the future PV potential of the world’s sunniest region
Researchers in Spain have investigated how climate change may possibly impact solar power generation in the world’s region with the highest solar radiation levels – the Atacama desert in ...
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Now Open In Chile’s Striking Atacama Desert: Our Habitas Atacama
"There is no place on earth quite like the Atacama desert,” explains Oliver Ripley, Our Habitas Co-Founder and CEO. “It's an incredibly serene and humbling place, which is a draw for those ...