Antarctica’s Dry Valleys: The Driest Place on Earth

Antarctica’s Dry Valleys are the driest place on Earth, with some areas not seeing rain for nearly 2 million years. These valleys, located near the McMurdo Sound, are so barren and lifeless that they are often compared to the surface of Mars. The extreme conditions make the Dry Valleys a unique and valuable site for scientific research, particularly in the study of extreme environments and potential extraterrestrial life.
 
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