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May GSA Bulletin postings take global geology tour - Science Codex

Science Codex

May GSA Bulletin postings take global geology tour Science Codex ... North Island, New Zealand; the eastern Mediterranean Sea offshore of southern Crete; the southern central Andes of Argentina; the Adriatic Carbonate Platform of southwest Slovenia; the Atacama Desert, Chile; Questa caldera, northern New Mexico, ... and more »

Leeds businessman's Atacama desert race to help co-workers - Yorkshire Evening Post

Yorkshire Evening Post

Leeds businessman's Atacama desert race to help co-workers Yorkshire Evening Post By Juliette Bains After a gruelling seven-day race across 250km of the Atacama desert in Chile, Leeds businessman David Methley has arrived back in the UK. The 50-year-old father-of-two lost three stone during the event and has raised £615 for ...

How Do The Biggest Telescopes Work? - Universe Today

Universe Today

How Do The Biggest Telescopes Work? Universe Today (ESO/Y. Beletsky) Located high in the mountains of Chile's Atacama Desert, the enormous telescopes of the European Southern Observatory have been providing astronomers with unprecedented views of the night sky for 50 years. ESO's suite of telescopes ... Viewing the dust that fuels a distant black holeLos Angeles Times all 2 news articles »

Chilean stars race to promote Atacama Solar Race - I Love Chile News

Chilean stars race to promote Atacama Solar Race I Love Chile News SANTIAGO – Some of the biggest names in Chilean television gathered in order to promote the Atacama Solar Challenge, a solar race in the Atacama Desert which will begin on November 15. The event took place today at Espacio Riesco event center, ... Solar Cars in ChileWSAV-TV all 2 news articles »

In praise of … Penguin 337 - The Guardian

In praise of … Penguin 337 The Guardian They can nest in the dry of the Atacama desert, and are – as BBC footage confirms – perfectly capable of skiing on sand, and indeed on the backs of sea lions. But they are vulnerable to warming seas. Let 337's heartening dash for freedom serve as a ... and more »

Ata boy! David tackles desert quest - The Press, York

Ata boy! David tackles desert quest The Press, York Compliance manager David Methley has arrived back in the UK after completing the gruelling Atacama Crossing Event, which involves running across the Atacama desert in Chile. Mr Methley was raising money for Yorkshire Cancer Research, the UK's largest ...

Sandboarding in Chile's northern deserts - Santiago Times

Sandboarding in Chile's northern deserts Santiago Times San Pedro de Atacama is a hub of adventure sports, ecotourism and outdoor activities. Check out the latest craze sweeping this oasis town. The striking lunar landscapes of the world's driest desert, the Atacama, might be the last place on earth that ...

Reader Travelogue: Tour of Chile, Argentina features spectacular vistas - Memphis Commercial Appeal

Reader Travelogue: Tour of Chile, Argentina features spectacular vistas Memphis Commercial Appeal A tour guide provided a hearty breakfast during an excursion into the Atacama Desert in Chile. Our main interest was the wine districts, but both countries offer so much more. My daughter has become somewhat of an outdoors type lately, while my idea of ...

Spanish firm plans $615 mn solar energy project in Chile - TwoCircles.net

Spanish firm plans $615 mn solar energy project in Chile TwoCircles.net The region is home to the Atacama desert and extensive mining operations. "The project seeks to leverage the renewable resources in the area for the production of clean energy, helping reduce power generation from the current conventional polluting ... and more »

Booking Chic Adventures In The World's Driest Place - Forbes

Forbes

Booking Chic Adventures In The World's Driest Place Forbes Shoehorned between the Andes and Salt ranges, the Atacama's 40000 square miles offer some of the planet's most spectacular and untouched desert landscapes. It's also a good place to have an experienced friend on the ground, and Explora knows the ...