Long before the Andes soared skyward out of the Argentinian ground, the 670,000 square km cold, frequently frost-covered Patagonian Desert of plains and basalt sheets was smothered in dense rainforest. Much of this forest was swamped by lava and fossilized where it stood, which is why the Patagonian Desert now contains the world's best-preserved petrified trees.

Wind-sculpted rocks, ancient cave paintings and the presence of the mighty Andean condor imbue the icy Patagonian Desert landscape with an even greater sense of ancient beauty.

Written by  larapiegeler.

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what is the meaning of the word 'patagonia' in local language?

as in the case of 'taklamakan', does patagonia also have a meaning to itself?

 

Question posted 9th November 2009 by rukmini.

Are there any concrete sculptures anywhere in the Patagonia desert?

 

Comment posted 26th October 2009 by Rita Knope.

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Not that I'm aware of...? What kind of concrete sculptures do you think there might be?

 

Reply posted 27th October 2009 by Andrew.

how long has the pantagonian desert been on earth?

i would like to know how lond the pantagonian desert has been on earth?

 

Question posted 16th September 2009 by william.

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About 65 million years. It was formed at the same time as the Andes.

 

Reply posted 17th September 2009 by Jenny.

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