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Atacama Desert: How Can There Be a Great Flood in One of the Driest Deserts in the World?
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When we think of the Atacama desert, it is likely that we imagine extensions of dry land, clear skies and places where long periods can pass without a drop of rain. Therefore, the images of mud-covered streets and water in Tocopilla, Chile, seem difficult to explain. However, during Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th August 2026, intense precipitation activated cracks and generated a significant flood in Tocopilla, a coastal city of the Antofagasta Re…
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