Experts Forecast a Particularly Vivid Flowering Desert After Rain in Northern Chile
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At a glance
- Rainfall in Chile's Coquimbo and Atacama regions has activated reserves of desert seeds and bulbs.
- Experts say the conditions increase the likelihood of an intense flowering desert, with peak flowering expected in the first half of October.
After intense rains in Chile's Coquimbo and Atacama regions, dormant desert seeds and bulbs have begun to activate.
Together with other factors, the rainfall has increased the chances of an especially intense flowering desert this year. The peak flowering period is expected during the first half of October.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.