8 Driest Spots On Earth For You To Explore

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1. Atacama Desert, Chile

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2. Sahara Desert, Africa

[{"selector":"#anim-36fe899b-b4ba-4244-998f-704ec5fe9663 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-2.07324264478423%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Sahara Desert in Africa is one of the driest regions, where vast stretches go years without significant rain. Credits: @supriyasahuias/X (Formerly, Twitter)

3. Chihuahuan Desert, USA & Mexico

[{"selector":"#anim-02dfac12-f00f-4c35-8ab3-5ccfb39dd1a3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.90624987200394%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Chihuahuan Desert, spanning the USA and Mexico, is an arid region characterised by minimal annual precipitation. Credits: @supriyasahuias/X (Formerly, Twitter)

4. Arabian Desert, Middle East

[{"selector":"#anim-50047371-99d9-4d7e-a9af-6b7ca105b59f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Arabian Desert in the Middle East is among the driest places, with scorching temperatures and little to no rainfall. Credits: Flickr

5. Patagonian Desert - Argentina & Chile

[{"selector":"#anim-3e7e8ade-9615-4cd0-8368-bc3b31725566 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Patagonian Desert, in Argentina and Chile, is extremely dry due to the rain shadow effect of the Andes Mountains. Credits: Flickr

6. Taklamakan Desert, China

[{"selector":"#anim-b2dca3c5-1153-455a-8787-b7e752020850 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-28.90624987200394%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Taklamakan Desert in China is notorious for its arid conditions, with annual rainfall rarely exceeding a few millimetres. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

7. Gobi Desert, China & Mongolia

[{"selector":"#anim-8a1828b4-01db-4b7a-b0be-151b05c142d2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.29687488651016%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Gobi Desert, located in China and Mongolia, is known for its dry climate and large temperature fluctuations, receiving very little rain annually. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

8. Kalahari Desert, Africa

[{"selector":"#anim-673d23c3-f67a-4a80-b261-97d70ca4ad60 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.240844612732676%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The Kalahari Desert in Africa experiences extremely dry conditions, despite the occasional rare rainfall. Credits: Wikimedia Commons

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