VILLA VIEJA, COLOMBIA - SEPTEMBER 3: A view of the Tatacoa Desert which has been recognized as a global geological heritage site by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) during the 37th International Geological Congress in Villa Vieja, Huila, Colombia on September 3, 2024. Known for its rich fossil deposits, the desert reveals remnants of a 13-million-year-old tropical rainforest and offers crucial insights into ancient climate patterns, helping us understand past warming and cooling periods that could inform current climate change strategies. Juancho Torres / Anadolu/ABACAPRESS.COM