We performed a systematic review of the scientific literature on the coastal lomas, and
discuss their origin, fog dependence, biodiversity patterns, and conservation. Coastal lomas …

The recent hiatus in global warming is likely to be reflected in Andean temperature, given its
close dependence on tropical Pacific sea surface temperature (SST). While recent work in …

This article is a review of the science goals and activities initiated within the framework of the
Pollution and its Impacts on the South American Cryosphere (PISAC) initiative. Air pollution …

The desert fog oasis ecosystem of Peru and Chile comprises numerous oases along 3000
km of the Pacific coastal belt, it hosts a highly endemic flora, providing vital ecosystem …

Northern Chile hosts the driest place on Earth in the Atacama Desert. Nonetheless, an
extreme precipitation event affected the region on 24–26 March 2015 with 1-day …

Chile is characterised by offering high-quality wine and table grapes and its renowned
viticultural valleys. Chile has been considered vulnerable to climate change, bringing a …

The 1976-1977 cold-to-warm sea surface temperature (SST) shift in the tropical Pacific
Ocean, which has been associated with a phase change of the Pacific Decadal Oscillation …

Understanding the mechanisms underlying microbial resistance and resilience to
perturbations is essential to predict the impact of climate change on Earth's ecosystems …

Plant-microbiota interactions have significant effects on plant growth, health, and
productivity. Rhizosphere microorganisms are involved in processes that promote …

This Atlas illustrates the significant reduction in glacier mass happening throughout the
Andean region. It quantifies the contribution of glaciers to drinking water supplies in cities …