from Dutch visual artist Ruud van Empel‘s “World” series
The Atacama Desert in Chile is the most arid non-polar region in the world. Evidence suggests it may have received no significant rainfall for a 400 year period from 1570 to 1971, and many weather stations placed there have never seen rain. Scientists believe it may be the oldest desert on earth.
Photo: Danielle Pereira
This is so powerful.
It’s Nick Randhawa! Had the great pleasure of knowing him at Berkeley. He’s done fantastic work.






