In Pics | Chile's Atacama desert delight with incredibly beautiful blooms

In years of very heavy seasonal rains, a natural phenomenon known as the Desert in Bloom occurs, making the seeds of some 200 desert plants to germinate suddenly some two months after the precipitation giving an incredibly beautiful sight to the visitors. Credit: AFP Photo

Flowers bloom on the Atacama desert, some 600 km north of Santiago. Credit: AFP Photo

The desert turns purple with the blooming of flowers making it a visual treat. Credit: AFP Photo

Dark to light purple flowers make them a visual delight for the passer-byers. Credit: AFP Photo

These vibrant colours bring stunning colors to the desert. Credit: AFP Photo

This view will definitely delight our visual senses. Credit: AFP Photo

Desert in Bloom displays a wide array of exotic and rare flower species. Credit: AFP Photo

It is a pleasure to see flowers smearing the desert in its own colour. Credit: AFP Photo

Flowers bloom on the Atacama desert in Chile. Credit: AFP Photo