This desert, known for its extreme aridity, is located in a region where the Atacama Trench influences its climate. It's home to unique life forms adapted to these harsh conditions, and its otherworldly landscapes have been used as a stand-in for Mars in film. It features a very high number of meteorites found on its surface.

1. The desert is one of the driest places on Earth.
2. Its formation is linked to a specific ocean current.
3. It contains a unique type of salt flat.
4. Some of the world's largest telescopes are located here.