Rare Peek at Patagonia in Winter (Nasa Earth Observatory)
In southern South America, clouds often rule the skies. But in June 2020, just the right weather patterns were in place to provide a...
Policy brief | Environmental injustice and sacrifice zones: The Puchuncaví case
The socio-environmental history of Puchuncaví, a renowned sacrifice zone located in the Valparaíso Region, Chile, has been reconstructed for the last 136 years.
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A Strained Water System in Chile (Nasa Earth Observatory)
Intense droughts lasting a year or two are common in Chile and other countries with Mediterranean climates. But the drought currently gripping central Chile—which...
Dying crops, spiking energy bills, showers once a week. In South America, the climate...
By Diego Laje, Anthony Faiola and Ana Vanessa Herrero
BUENOS AIRES — Sergio Koci’s sunflower farm in the lowlands of northern Argentina has survived decades...
CR2 News Report | Heatwaves and Extreme Roulette. What Does the Summer of 2024...
A study has concluded that heatwaves have increased throughout the country over the past four decades, primarily in the valleys of the central-southern...
Wildfires burning in Chile are among the deadliest in country’s record (New Scientist)
Fires in central and southern Chile, exacerbated by extreme temperatures and megadrought, have led to at least 26 deaths and burned more than 2700...
Highest weather station in the Andes will help scientists search for climate answers (National...
The newly installed station will help Chile understand a historic drought with no signs of easing. Tupungato is one of the tallest mountains in Chile...
Fires Blaze Through South-Central Chile (NASA Earth Observatory)
toked by a summer heat wave and strong winds, widespread fires have been raging through south-central Chile since February 2, 2023. Over the course...
Chilean Volcano Low on Snow (Nasa Earth Observatory)
Pucón, Chile, is a popular summertime destination tucked between a glacier-carved lake and snow-capped volcano. Visible from nearly anywhere in the town, the stark-white...
