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The Mysterious Penitentes Transform the Desert Into an Alien Landscape

Penitentes photographed in the Atacama desert in Chile. The penitentes (Spanish for penitents) are a curious natural phenomenon found in high altitude regions, typically more than 4000 metres above sea level where it’s very cold and very dry. The formation … Continue reading

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