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Briefing: The Time Capsule in the Salt Flat

Strategic angle: Exploring the extreme conditions of Salar de Pajonales in northern Chile.

Editorial StaffMarch 29, 20261 min read

Located 3,500 meters above sea level in the Andean Altiplano.

Experiences extreme temperature swings from −23°C to 26°C.

Known for its harsh environment where almost nothing survives.