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I am sure the name was given to the desert by some ancient tribe in the area and the meaning is now lost. The Atacameno tribe took its name from the area but we do not know if they were the ones to name the desert or if they simply were given the name because they lived in the desert that already had that name.
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How much rain falls on the Atlantic Desert each year?
There is no 'Atlantic Desert.' Do you mean the Atacama Desert? The Atacama receives virtually no rainfall on average per year.
Is San Pedro De Atacama in the Atacama desert?
Yes it is located in the Atacama Desert.
Is San Pedro de Atacama the same as the Atacama Desert?
San Pedro de Atacama is a small town in the Atacama Desert with about 5000 inhabitants.
Which deserts are located in Chile?
The large desert in northern Chile is the Atacama Desert. The Atacama is the driest non-polar desert in the world.
How far is the Atacama?
How far is the Atacama from what? Please be specific.
Is the Atacama rocky?
The Atacama has rocky and sandy parts.
What cold current passes through the Atacama's desert?
No current passes through the Atacama Desert but the Humbolt, or Peruvian Current, passes just off shore and has a great influence on the climate of the Atacama.
What kind of desert is the Atacama?
The Atacama is a cold coastal desert.
What ocean is the Atacama Desert on?
The Atacama borders the Pacific Ocean.
When was University of Atacama created?
University of Atacama was created in 1857.
When was Atacama Myotis created?
Atacama Myotis was created in 1892.
When was Regional Atacama created?
Regional Atacama was created in 1979.
