The Yungay-Playa (IMAGE) GFZ Helmholtz-Zentrum für Geoforschung Caption The Yungay-Playa, one of the driest areas in the Chilean Atacama Desert. Credit Photo: D. Wagner, GFZ Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.