Reference Edition
Field Reference for Natural PlacesGeography Atlas
Desert Record

Atacama Desert

The Atacama is a strong atlas record because aridity, plateau elevation, basin structure, and coastal atmospheric influence all remain visible in the geography of the landscape.

Dryland structure

A full page here can explain the desert through salt flats, plateau relief, sparse moisture, and edge conditions between coast and interior. That makes it a useful bridge between dryland and coastal geography as the site expands.