Table 1 Geographical and climate data for soil sampling locations in the Atacama Desert
From: Colonization patterns of soil microbial communities in the Atacama Desert
Location | Latitude (S) | Longitude (W) | Elevation (m above sea level) | Mean annual temp (°C) | Mean annual relative air humidity | Mean annual rainfall (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KEV | 24° 01.943’ | 069° 42.257’ | 1,062 | 16.5 | 36 | <1 |
BEA | 24° 05.110’ | 069° 59.619’ | 1,003 | 16.5 | 36 | <1 |
AND | 24° 25.963’ | 069° 41.096' | 1,506 | 16.5 | 36 | <1 |
AC | 25° 15.466' | 069° 50.924' | 1,888 | 17.6 | 48 | 4.7 |
AL | 25° 41.114’ | 070° 16.516’ | 936 | 16.4 | 70 | 12 |
CH | 26° 09.839’ | 070° 17.105’ | 630 | 16.4 | 70 | 12 |