Chilly fog enshrouds the coastline, spindly moss clings to barren crags.
Rain is a rare visitor.
The vegetation literally ran riot, while penguins and marine reptiles perished in the humid heat, and albatrosses failed to raise families. Thousands of people fell victim to it, as in Colombia, where Malaria suddenly became a problem. Fishing had to be restricted along the entire South American coast, leading to malnutrition and starvation in the population. It is primarily their frequency and vehemence in recent times that have become a cause for concern. They had observed that each year around Christmas, the water temperature in the Pacific Ocean rose slightly, signaling the end of the fishing season as the fish retreated into in cooler waters.