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Caliche refining methods in 19th Century Chile
As already specified in the article "Saltpetre: luck and curse in the sands of the Atacama desert", the Pacific War ended in 1883 marks a...
Saltpetre: fortune and curse in the sands of the Atacama Desert
It was the afternoon of December 21, 1907. Thousands of workers, worn out by the ruthless and unworthy conditions in the salitreras,...
Atacama Desert and Patagonia: the Keys for the green chilean transition
Towards new sustainable frontiers The world is changing, there is no doubt about that. A change on several fronts, from organic and...
Copper and Lithium rush: the environmental threat
One of the most incredible aspects of Chile is that a good part of its northern territories, in addition to being known for its scenic...
The threat of light pollution
After several years of stargazing, we realize which are the most suitable conditions to ensure a carefree night under the stars. In case...
The Humboldt Current, the Hadley cell and the Föhn effect: the perfect combination
While I was traveling south, towards Patagonia, more and more fascinated and conquered by this very long and narrow slice of land that is...
The Very Large Telescope – VLT: the secrets of the oasis of Astronomy
The VLT I arrived in Antofagasta with the intention of booking a visit at the VLT, the Very Large Telescope, one of the biggest...
My first approach to Chile
Let's face it ... in most cases, of any trip we are talking about, unless you have a lot of time to explore and therefore discover very...
The Elqui Valley – Enogastronomic and star model
Speaking of starry skies and typical Chilean reality, I cannot leave out one of the most famous valleys in Chile. I am referring to the...
Starry skies
One of my greatest passions is precisely Astronomy. I have practiced stargazing since I was a child and I don't think there is another...