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Atacama Desert | Coastal fog

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The cold Humboldt Current leads to a stable layering of the air in the coastal area of northern Chile, preventing rainfall but commonly resulting in foggy or cloudy conditions. Volcan Llullaillaco (6739 m) is visible in the right background.

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on Thursday 21 September 2006 by Martin Mergili
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