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Salar de Uyuni was formed from uplift and evaporation of a giant prehistoric lake, caused by the collision of the Nazca and South American Plates.
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∙ 15y agoSalar de Uyuni owes it's formation to the convergent plate boundary directly to it's west, the South American-Nazca convergent plate boundary.
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What are some of Bolivia's attractions?
The Death road, Salar de Uyuni
What does salar de uyuni mean?
Salar de Uyuni is the name for the world's largest salt flat. It's size is 10,582 square miles. This salt flat is located in Bolivia near the crest of the Andes.
How do you pronounce salar de uyuni?
Pronounced SAH-LARR Duh YOU-NEE
Why is it easy for water to evaporate in the Salar de Uyuni?
At high altitude the pressure is lower.
Which is the largest salt flat in the world?
Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat at 10,582 square kilometers.
What animals live in Salar de Uyuni?
James flamingo, culpeo, bolivian vizcacha, andean goose, andean hillstar, and andean flamingos.
What is the greastest destination in Bolivia?
That's a personal call, but the most visited destination is La Paz, along with Lake Titicaca and further south, the Salar de Uyuni.
What is The worlds largest dry salt lake?
The Great Salt Lake is the largest known salt lake in the Western Hemisphere. The earth's largest salt flat is named Salar de Uyuni.
When was Uyuni created?
Uyuni was created in 1889.
Where is the lithium triangle?
The lithium triangle is located from the mines connected from "Chile's and Argentina's salt flats, or salars. A new mine currently under construction will tap the large resources in Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni." This are the three islands that make up the Lithium Triangle.
What actors and actresses appeared in Uyuni - 2010?
The cast of Uyuni - 2010 includes: Jack Daniel Stanley as Doug Kira Pozehl as Allie
What are the main deserts in Bolivia?
some desserts are Applesauce Banana Bread, Helado de Canela, Walnut Pie a La Mode, Leche Asada and Manjar Blanco, turnovers with sweet fillings known under the name of Humintas, cocadas which are coconut flavoured candies. The most important Bolivian desserts are represented by ice creams. Hope this helps. here is the link with drinks and main dishes and desserts if u do not believe me. (: http://recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Bolivian_Desserts ~Dianna xoxo The main DESERTS in Bolivia are the Salar de Uyuni (largest salt flats in the world) and the Chaco desert in southeastern Bolivia. The main DESSERTS in Bolivia are Crema Chantilly, Helado de Canela, Torta de Tres Leches and others. Humintas are not a dessert. They are a salty corn and cheese appetizer.
