Salt Patterns at Twilight Salar de Uyuni Bolivia
by James Brunker
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Salt Patterns at Twilight Salar de Uyuni Bolivia
Artist
James Brunker
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Photograph - Photograph
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Salt formations on the shore of the Salar de Uyuni in south west Bolivia after sunset in the rainy season. The Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt flat, covering 10,582 square km / 4,086 square miles. It sometimes floods (to a depth of only a few cm, the region is generally very arid) during the rainy season, turning it into a huge mirror reflecting the skies. This can also cause unusual atmospheric effects and mirages such as hills and distant mountains appearing to float on the horizon. The layers of salt are formed as the water evaporates during the day; a long spell of sunny weather can cause large areas of salt formations and crystals to appear such as here.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or use in any form without written permission strictly prohibited.
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July 1st, 2019
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