The Atacama Desert’s 400 Year Draught | TRACKS

Deserts are the most haunting of all the Earth’s landscapes. Sometimes we think of them as vast empty spaces that dwarf and test our human spirit. But that view is wrong in so many ways. They are full of colour and contrast. There are mountains and lagoons among the dunes and plains. They often teem with life and are rich in resources. Their peoples have remarkable qualities of ingenuity and endurance, wisdom and humour – their festivals and gatherings full of colour and energy. Subscribe to see more full documentaries every week: TRACKS publishes unique, unexpected and untold stories from across the world every week.