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Atacama

Coverage of Atacama in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 6 · 17:38 UTCMost recent: Jul 21 · 17:51 UTC
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  • WORLDJul 21 · 17:51 UTCWTOP DC
    Weeklong rainstorms in Chile blamed on El Nino kill at least 10 and trigger flash floods

    Weeklong rainstorms linked to El Niño in Chile have killed at least 10 people, displaced over 4,000, and cut off 104,271 others due to flash floods. The government declared a state of emergency in northern regions like Atacama and Coquimbo, with Senapred issuing evacuation alerts and warning of ongoing flood risks. Over 20,000 homes were damaged, and thousands lack electricity or clean water.

  • SCIENCEMay 11 · 06:43 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    NASA’s Curiosity rover accidentally pulled a rock out of Mars

    NASA's Curiosity rover accidentally pulled a rock out of Mars after drilling into it. The rock, nicknamed 'Atacama', got stuck to the rover's drill and engineers tried to free it over several days. The incident was captured by cameras on the Red Planet.

  • SCIENCEMay 6 · 17:38 UTCTHE REGISTER
    Mars rover hits rocky snag with power tool

    NASA's Curiosity Rover encountered a problem when a rock got stuck to its drill after sampling a Martian rock called Atacama. The team used remote-controlled maneuvers to free the tool. The incident is similar to everyday DIY experiences with power tools.