Discover why the Atacama Desert in Chile — located right beside the massive Pacific Ocean — is still the driest place on Earth. Some stations here have never recorded rain. In this video, we break down the powerful forces that create this extreme environment: the towering Andes Mountains, the cold Humboldt Current, and the double rain shadow effect. If you love extreme geography, climate science, and mind-blowing nature facts, this video is for you! #AtacamaDesert #DriestPlaceOnEarth #GeographyF

Chile's Atacama Desert, the driest non-polar desert in the world, has burst into bloom this year. It's a phenomenon known as "El Desierto Florido," or the flowering desert. | CNN