The Andes mountain range separates the South American nations of Chile and Argentina

iss072e572361 (Jan. 28, 2025) --- The Andes mountain range separates the South American nations of Chile and Argentina significantly impacting the climate of both countries. The elevation of the Andes creates a dry climate to the west and a rainy climate to the east. The International Space Station was orbiting 266 miles above Los Ángeles, Chile, at the time of this photograph.