9 Most Magical Natural Phenomena at Salar de Uyuni
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7. Desert Mirages and Light Phenomena
The reflecting surface of the salt flat, high altitude, and dramatic temperature changes produce amazing optical illusions and light events. Complex mirages throughout the landscape cause far-off objects to seem to float above the surface during the hottest sections of the day. Perfect conditions for great mirages—where items below the horizon seem visible thanks to air refraction—are created by the level, white expanse of salt. The high albedo (reflectivity) of the salt flat magnifies these optical events by generating strong light conditions that might generate several mirage layers.

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