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Predicting an eruption of Llaima volcano in Chile
Chile: Lake Nordenskjöld Chile: glacial lake
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Chile summary
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Predicting an eruption of Llaima volcano in Chile
Researchers monitoring the Llaima volcano in Chile.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
Discover Chile's rich copper reserves under the Atacama Desert sands and how they are mined
Chile's Atacama Desert, part of the Andes, is rich in copper.
Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
The dangerous journey around Cape Horn
Overview of Cape Horn, including a discussion of the dangers it holds for passing...
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
A day in the life of a penguin researcher
Overview of the sanctuary for Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus)...
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
Unearth copper reserves under Chile's Atacama Desert and learn how copper is processed and traded
Copper mining in the Atacama Desert, northern Chile.
Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
The tradition of wine production in Chile
Overview of Chilean wine.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
Traditional wheat threshing in Chile's Olmué valley
Learn about threshing-day traditions in a Chilean village.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
Explore the traditional life of Mapuche people in Chile
Learn about the traditional life of Mapuche (Araucanian) people in Chile.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz
See scientists monitoring geysers in the United States and Chile, also building working models of it in the laboratory
Scientists monitoring geysers in the United States and Chile and building working...
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Travel to Santiago, Chile, to explore its spectacular vistas and parks in the a modern environment
Explore Santiago, Chile, a thriving modern city.
Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

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Chile: Lake Villarrica
Lake Villarrica with the Villarrica Volcano in the background, Araucanía region,...
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Chile
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Physical features of Chile
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Licancábur
Licancábur volcano, in the area of San Pedro de Atacama, Atacama Desert region, Chile.
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Chile: Lake Nordenskjöld
Rugged granite cliffs border Lake Nordenskjöld in Torres del Paine National Park...
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Chile: glacial lake
Lago de Grey, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile.
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Laguna Miscanti and the Atacama Desert lie in the northern part of Chile.
Jeremy Woodhouse—Digital Vision/Getty Images
Santiago: University of Chile
University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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Chile
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Chile earthquake of 2010
Map depicting the intensity of shaking experienced during the Chile earthquake, February...
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Leftist governments in Latin America.
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Southern and Central Andes and Patagonia
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National anthem of Chile
The instrumental version of the national anthem of Chile.

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Chile: Ethnic composition
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Chile: Religious affiliation
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Chile: Age breakdown
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Chile: Urban-rural
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Chile: Major export destinations
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Chile: Major import sources
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