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A desert stirs to life : Chile Atacama erupts in its biggest floral display in decades
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from kenw.org · United States · South America
The Atacama Desert in Chile is experiencing its most extensive floral bloom in decades. This highlights a rare and significant natural event in the region.
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