Humans have made little impact on the Atacama. In the north there are a few mining operations. There are few roads or highways and most cities are found along the Pacific coast.
Copper is the major product of the Atacama Desert.
The Atacama Desert.the atacama desert
Generally, there is little vegetation in the Atacama Desert to support sheep ranching. However, the San Pedro de Atacama region is able to support limited ranching.
the atacama desert
Parts of the Atacama have experienced virtually no rainfall in historic time. It is considered the driest region on earth.
The principle employer of the Atacama Desert region is the mining industry.
Both the Antarctic and the Atacama Desert are tied for that distinction.
The region would be South America.
The Atacama Desert falls under the cold desert biome. Despite its location in a subtropical region, the Atacama Desert's high elevation and surrounding Andes Mountains contribute to its unique climate, characterized by cold temperatures and low precipitation.
The Atacama produces about 30% of the copper consumed each year by the rest of the world. It is the primary export of Chile.
the Atacama desert
The Atacama desert