New Study Suggests Atacama Desert Became Hyperarid 20 Million Years Earlier Than Believed
Research from the University of Cologne indicates that the Atacama Desert's extreme dryness began over 40 million years ago, altering previous understandings of its climatic history.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 9 days ago
A recent study published in Nature Communications has revealed that the Atacama Desert's hyperarid conditions began much earlier than previously thought.
Collaborating with the University of Cologne, researchers found evidence suggesting that the extreme aridity in the region started over 40 million years ago.
This new timeline may reshape our understanding of the desert's climatic evolution and its ecological implications.