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The Atacama Desert is one of Earth's driest places

Phenomena · Geology · V6.8 daily facts 2026-05-18

Parts of Chile's Atacama have not seen measurable rain for years at a stretch, making it ideal for astronomical observatories.

TopicPhenomena · Geology
SourceV6.8 daily facts 2026-05-18
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