Chile's Heavy Rains Make the Dry Desert of Atacama Bloom
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In the desert of Atacama, in Chile, the first blooms of the "Desierto Florido" have appeared, the spectacular natural phenomenon that periodically transforms normally arid expanses into a carpet of colors. To make it possible are the rains: in fact, in the soil, seeds of numerous plant species can remain dormant even for years, and then sprout when the right conditions of humidity and temperature occur. According to the Chilean National Forestry…
The first flowers of the famous Chilean "Desierto Florido" (flowery desert) appeared in the coastal area of Copiapó, in the Atacama region, marking the beginning of a spectacular natural phenomenon that is expected to reach its peak in the next two months.
Chile's Atacama Desert has turned significantly greener in just a few weeks after exceptional winter rains. Some areas have also been blanketed with rare snowfall. One of the driest regions in the world is undergoing a remarkable transformation this year, helped by El Niño.
The Atacama Desert in Chile receives barely 12 mm of rain a year, yet a few days of unusual showers are enough to transform it into a spectacular carpet of purple and yellow flowers. This rare phenomenon, called "desierto florido", results from a fascinating survival strategy: millions of dormant seeds germinate simultaneously when weather conditions are perfect. More
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