Atacama Desert bursts with color in rare wildflower bloom
A rare desert phenomenon is occuring in Chile.
October 14, 2021, 5:51 PM
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is considered the oldest and driest desert on the planet.
Every five to seven years, this arid land explodes with new plant life during a rare phenomenon called a desert bloom.
More than 200 types of wildflowers can grow in this desert, including the pink pata de guanaco and the yellow ananuca.
During a desert bloom, several thousand wildflowers blanket the area with color.
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