Altiplano and the Salar de Uyuni
Mineral Deposits
Salt, borax and calcium on the surface of the altiplano rim many small water holes like this one.
The salar is also contains the world's largest lithium resource. There are also significant quantities of potassium, boron, and magnesium.
Read more about the Salar de Uyuni in this Photographic Tour
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Photos displayed with the kind permission of Peter and Jackie Main
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