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Salt Crystals in Valle de la Luna

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Salt Crystals in Valle de la Luna

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  • Location: Antofagasta, Chile

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    November 15, 2023

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    Due to the tectonic plate movement, a salt layer approximately 5 km deep is pushed to the surface. This was caused by evaporation of water from the Pacific. With such a thick salt crust, some water must have evaporated. Except for a few rats, no animals live here. A very interesting place.
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    March 6, 2024

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    The salt crystals in the rocks in the Valle de la Luna look fascinating and beautiful! There are a lot of them to be seen here. And if you listen, you can hear the crystals or the rocks cracking and crackling.
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    March 10, 2024

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    The salt crystals in Moon Valley take on very different shapes. The greatest diversity can be seen around the Victoria mine.
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    Duna Mayor – View of Valle de la Luna loop from Duna Mayor I

    10.5km

    02:52

    160m

    160m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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    Elevation 2,520 m

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    Location: Antofagasta, Chile

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