A bit of Mars on Earth

Lunar landscape of Valle de la Luna in Chile's Atacama Desert resembles Mars with extreme arid climate and lack of life.

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A bit of Mars on Earth

Valle de la Luna's lunar landscape in the Atacama Desert simulates Mars' conditions. NASA tested Rovers here, and observatories take advantage of clear skies.

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Like on Mars?

A long time ago, Mars had frigid rivers and lakes like Laguna Verde, with dormant volcanoes fuming. Scientists visit the Bolivia-Chile border to study Mars' past.

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Like on Mars?

Ancient Mars had frigid rivers and lakes like Laguna Verde. Scientists study the Bolivia-Chile border to solve Martian mysteries.

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The Devil's Desert

Argentine desert named Desierto del Diablo, like Mars, 9 hours from nearest city, driest & inhospitable region.

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