Atacama Desert Blooms in Winter for the First Time in a Decade – Uncover the Stunning Reasons Behind It
Govind Tekale
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WINTER BLOOM
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For the first time in a decade, the Atacama Desert bursts into a winter bloom, painting the arid landscape in stunning white and violet hues.
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Climate change
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Researchers attribute this rare flowering event to climate change, with unexpected rainfalls triggering dormant vegetation.
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pata de guanaco
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Bright fuchsia-colored “pata de guanaco” and white “sighs of field” are among the first to color the landscape this year.
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Camanchaca
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Mid-April showers in northern Chile, combined with the morning fog "Camanchaca," revived plants that can lie dormant for up to 15 years.
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5800 square miles
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The Atacama Desert's winter bloom usually extends over 5,800 square miles, showcasing around 200 species of flowers.
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desert’s ecosystem
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Maria Fernandez Perez warns that if pollinators do not arrive, the blooming seeds will run out, affecting the desert’s ecosystem.
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El Niño effect
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Typically, these flowers bloom in spring from June to August, influenced by the El Niño effect.
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La Niña
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La Niña could hinder this rare winter bloom by impacting pollination, threatening future floral displays.
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Climate variations
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The Atacama Desert, the driest place on Earth, is experiencing an extraordinary bloom due to recent climate variations.
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