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Because the Atacama desert has a very unique terrain and climate, there are many interesting facts to be discovered.
First of all, Mario Irarrazabal, a Chilean sculptor, created a hand that protrudes about 36 feet out of the desert land. This sculpture has become a popular tourism site for Chile. It is even considered to be one of the worlds strangest sculptures.
The Atacama desert is also considered to be the driest place on earth with an average of .004 inches of rain a year! Some parts of the Atacama desert have not had rain for over 400 years. However, they do have some precipitation in the form of fog that blows over from the pacific ocean. This desert is even 50 times drier then Death Valley California!
Finally, the Atacama desert is home to the Atacama crossing endurance race, a 7 day race where competitors run through the dry and sloping terrain of the desert. The fastest time this race has ever been completed in is 23 hours and 36 minutes. This race is considered to be the 6th most challenging race in the world.
First of all, Mario Irarrazabal, a Chilean sculptor, created a hand that protrudes about 36 feet out of the desert land. This sculpture has become a popular tourism site for Chile. It is even considered to be one of the worlds strangest sculptures.
The Atacama desert is also considered to be the driest place on earth with an average of .004 inches of rain a year! Some parts of the Atacama desert have not had rain for over 400 years. However, they do have some precipitation in the form of fog that blows over from the pacific ocean. This desert is even 50 times drier then Death Valley California!
Finally, the Atacama desert is home to the Atacama crossing endurance race, a 7 day race where competitors run through the dry and sloping terrain of the desert. The fastest time this race has ever been completed in is 23 hours and 36 minutes. This race is considered to be the 6th most challenging race in the world.