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Briefing: The Time Capsule in the Salt Flat

Strategic angle: Exploring the extreme conditions of Salar de Pajonales in northern Chile.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-29 · 1 MIN READ

Located 3,500 meters above sea level in the Andean Altiplano.

Experiences extreme temperature swings from −23°C to 26°C.

Known for its harsh environment where almost nothing survives.