Atacama’s Awakening: The Desert That Flowers

In Chile’s Atacama, the driest desert on Earth, an extraordinary event unfolds sporadically. Known as the “Flowering Desert,” this phenomenon occurs when unexpected rain showers—often linked to El Niño—revive seeds that have been dormant for decades. Suddenly, the barren sands burst into a vibrant display of yellows, oranges, and pinks, transforming the landscape dramatically. The […]