How does the stability of the Atacama's ancient landscapes compare to more dynamic environments?

This Envisat image was acquired over northern Chile's Atacama Desert, the driest place on Earth outside of the Antarctic dry valleys. Dec 26, 2023 ... Stromatolites are microbial communities that fossilize into giant rocks through the photosynthesis of cyanobacteria. Scientists think the ... Feb 20, 2025 ... In the driest place on Earth, water hides in plain sight. A low-tech solution could help a rapidly growing city in Chile's Atacama Desert. Jul 10, 2016 ... Australian water management expertise is informing management of water resources in Chile. By Chris McKay (CSIRO) and Alejandra Cuevas (CSIRO Chile) Oct 29, 2022 ... How a desert bloomed in the driest place on Earth ... Unusual winter rainfall has produced a floral bloom and explosion of colour on the barren ... For being the driest place on earth, the Atacama Desert has plenty to dazzle the mind and heart. 1. @ellasharpmorton and I spent several nights... Jun 23, 2017 ... Hornby's Storm-Petrels Have Found a Home in the Driest Place on the Planet ... In Chile, a group of volunteer birders found the first-ever ... Apr 20, 2017 ... Few places are as hostile to life as Chile's Atacama Desert. It's the driest place on Earth, and only the hardiest microbes survive there. Aug 2, 2024 ... One of the hottest and driest places on earth, Death Valley, recorded its hottest month ever in July. The average high temperature during ... Oct 20, 2022 ... McMurdo Dry Valleys is considered to be the driest place in the world. Atacama Desert is considered the second driest place in the world.