Date: 03/08/2026
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Stretching across northern Chile, the Atacama Desert is one of the driest places on Earth. Some regions have gone years without measurable rainfall, yet this extraordinary landscape possesses a beauty unlike anywhere else.
Its vast salt flats, colourful rock formations, steaming geysers, and crystal-clear skies have made the Atacama a paradise for astronomers. The region hosts some of the world’s most advanced observatories, where scientists explore distant galaxies under skies almost free from light pollution.
Despite its harsh conditions, unique plants and animals have adapted to survive, demonstrating nature’s remarkable resilience.
The Atacama reminds us that even the most seemingly barren places can become centres of discovery, beauty, and inspiration.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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