According to the researches, it was determined that the sunniest spot on Earth is the Chinantor Plateau, located in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile.This place is located at an altitude of more than 4,800 meters above sea level, so there are very few clouds and rain. Experts point out that although there is a lot of sun there, this should not be seen as an opportunity to tan. It can cause diseases such as skin cancer.
It’s like you’re on the surface of Venus
In Chinantor, you can get a lot of UV radiation as if you were standing on the surface of Venus. “This is the same amount of energy you would get while standing on the surface of Venus in summer,” said Raul Cordero, co-author of the paper. He gives a striking example. Cordero noted that this is an incredible fact because Venus is closer to the sun.
On average, the solar radiation on the plateau is about 308 watts per square meter, which is a record for Earth. Atacama has almost no clouds and no rain, but it is one of the most populated deserts in the world. People here work in the mines and extract copper. The population solves the drinking water problem with fog capture panels.
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