The Atacama Desert and Ecoregion: Unveiling Arid Histories and Ecological Marvels
The Atacama Desert region, stretching over a formidable 1,600 km along the Pacific coast of Chile, is not merely a geographical marvel but an intricate mosaic of history, ecology, and adaptation. Beyond its arid expanses lies the Atacama Desert Ecoregion—an ecological classification that extends its influence across adjacent areas.