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Parts of the Atacama Desert in South America went for over 400 years without a drop of rain.

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In what desert does it rain every 400 years?

Parts of the Atacama Desert have not received rainfall in recorded history.


Where is the longest without rain?

That question is impossible to answer. Parts of the Atacama have received no significant rainfall in recorded history - at least 400 years.


How much does the Atacama desert receive?

Most areas of the desert receive little rainfall, just a few millimeters of precipitation. Some areas have received absolutely no rainfall in over 400 years.


What desert has had no recorded rainfall?

Parts of the Atacama Desert in South America have received no measurable rainfall in historic times.


What is particularly unusual about the Atacama Desert?

The Atacama is the driest desert on earth and receives little rainfall each year. Some areas have not received any measurable rain since measurements began over 400 years ago.


In which desert has rain never been recorded?

Parts of the Atacama Desert of South America have not recorded any rainfall in historic times - over 400 years.


What has not been recorded in some parts of the Atacama Desert?

There are parts of the Atacama that have not recorded any measurable rainfall since the arrival of Europeans over 400 years ago.


How long can dry spells last in desert regions?

Parts of the Atacama Desert in South America have gone over 400 years without any measurable precipitation.


In the Atacama Desert how much rain falls in a year?

Average rainfall in the Atacama desert is only a few millimeters per year. However, there are parts of the desert that have measured no rainfall in over 400 years. The desert is a huge place and each area reports differing amounts.


Is the Atacama Desert arid?

Yes, the desert is surrounded by mountains.


Why is the Atacama Desert so famous?

It is the driest desert on earth. Few plants and animals live there. It is hemmed in by the Andes Mountains in the east and the coastal range in the west. It receives very little rain. Parts of the Atacama have not received even a sprinkle in over 400 years. It borders the Pacific Ocean. It has rich mineral deposits such as nitrates and copper.


Area receiving rainfall over 400 cm and area receiving less than 20 cm rainfall?

Areas that receive over 400 cm of rainfall are rain forests. The areas that receive less than 20 cm of rainfall are desert areas.