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Atacama Desert blanketed in rare wildflower bloom
Original: Earth’s driest desert is covered in wildflowers right now
Chile's Atacama Desert, known as the driest desert on Earth, is currently covered in wildflowers. The phenomenon, known as a flowering desert event, typically occurs when unusual rainfall triggers dormant seeds beneath the sandy soil to bloom, temporarily transforming the barren landscape into a colorful carpet of purple, white and yellow flowers.
Why now: Rare and visually striking natural events like desert blooms attract global attention when they happen.
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Evidence
- Earth’s driest desert is covered in wildflowers right now · Los Angeles Times
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