What occurred in the Atacoma desert in July 2011?

On July 7th, a cold front brought the heaviest snowfall in nearly two decades to what is considered one of the driest places on Earth. Up to 32 inches (80 cm) of snow fell in parts of the Atacama desert in northern Chile, according to the Chilean Directorate of Meteorology

A cold front carried the heaviest snowfall in nearly two years to one of the driest places on Earth on July 7th. According to the Chilean Directorate of Meteorology, up to 32 inches (80 cm) of snow fell in sections of the Atacama desert in northern Chile.

thrombocytopenia, which is a deficiency in blood platelets, can cause bleeding and bruising in the dermis similar to senile purpura. other possible causes include: exposure to ultraviolet rays and aging skin are common causes of senile purpura. senile purpura may also be a sign of collagen loss in the skin and bones.