The Atacama Desert has places with no rain for centuries
Nestled in Chile, the Atacama Desert features spots so arid that no rain has fallen for over 400 years, challenging life and inspiring scientific wonders.
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile holds the driest spots on Earth, with some areas experiencing no measurable rainfall for over 400 years. This extreme aridity is due to the Andes Mountains blocking moist air and the cold Humboldt Current preventing coastal precipitation.
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