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Chile's Atacama Desert Turns White as Temperatures Crash to -12°C

Chile's Atacama Desert Turns White as Temperatures Crash to -12°C

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#viral |Chile's Atacama Desert Turns White as Temperatures Crash to -12°CAccording to Chile's Meteorological Directorate, the snowfall was caused by... 19.08.2026, Sputnik Africa

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#viral |Chile's Atacama Desert Turns White as Temperatures Crash to -12°CAccording to Chile's Meteorological Directorate, the snowfall was caused by an atmospheric front that brought moisture and precipitation, which, combined with winter temperatures, led to the formation of snow.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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