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The death valley in California still preserves the highest temperature record in July 1913, which then climbed to 56.7 ° C. In the Middle Ages in this desert region, the average temperature is around 47 ° C and becomes the driest area in all the United States. The climate of this region is very difficult for hiking trails, resorts or green golf courses. Surrounded by mountains, the Death Valley is raised to 86 m. above sea level, which explains the enormous heat of the region.
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This impressive area is less than 3 hours. on the road from Las Vegas, and in order to avoid crowds of visitors, it is advisable to visit the valley before the Christmas holidays - Christmas. Care must be taken with a solid car
Asia, Libya
Drive 40 km. south of Tripoli, and then reach Azizia, which is in 1922. September 13 survived the highest temperature in the region at 57.8 ° C. However, this Earth temperature record only lasted until 2012, when it was announced that this temperature was inaccurately determined by several factors, one of which - the temperature was determined by a completely inexperienced temperature observer who changed the regular employee on a daily basis. For this reason, the highest temperature record was transferred to the Death Valley and its 56.7 ° C air temperature.
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Dalo, Ethiopia
Dalol, the Danakil desert, is still 116 m deep. below sea level and is distinguished by its extremely high temperatures. Dalo can boast the highest average air temperature in the unpopulated area, which reaches 34.6 ° C. A more vivid period begins with the passing of temperatures in November-March, when the winter comes to the continent.
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Dehtha Lut, Iran
In 2004 and 2005, this desert plateau reached the highest annual surface temperature, reaching a barrier of 70 ° C. Due to the name of the worst place in the world, this area is racing with the Chilean Atakam Desert. There is not one living organism in the central part of Dehte Luthe, even the bacteria are not suitable for this environment. The eastern part of the desert with wind-shaped sand dunes, which reaches even 500 meters, is much more suitable for visitors. height.
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The driest Iranian city of Yazd is bordered by this desert, but if you decide to explore Thessalonía, then you do not need to be distracted by your own efforts and you should call local natives to help.
Bangkok, Thailand
The World Meteorological Organization crowned this place as the hottest city in the world. Bangkok's average annual air temperature is around 28 ° C. The period from March to May is the hottest year in which the tortured city is smothered at 35 ° C and 90% air humidity.
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Only symbolically, this city is cooling down in December (the temperature is around 31 ° C), but then the humidity remains high, which makes Bangkok's living conditions unbearable for years.
Vostok Station, Antarctica
Located near the Southern Geomagnetic Pole and at an altitude of about 3,500 meters above sea level, this Russian research station is home to an overnight frost, but never exceeds 1983. July 21 set the record for the coldest temperatures in the Earth, dropping to -89.2 ° C. The main geographic feature of this area is the Vostok Lake, which is one of the largest lakes in the world, imprisoned for 4 km. thick ice
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Eurika, Canada
Eurika, a small research station located in the northern part of Canada on the Elsmyr Peninsula. This area is often called the coldest part of the world. The average annual air temperature here is -20 ° C, and in winter it falls to -40 ° C. The weather somewhat softens during the summer, but even then the temperature does not rise above 20.9 ° C in the cold.
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Oymiakon, Russia
In 1933, in the republic of Yakutia, about 350 km. South of the polar wheel in the village of Oimiakona, the cold has dropped to -68 ° C, which is considered to be the record low temperature in the northern hemisphere. This event in the village is also commemorated by a memorial board, but if you plan to visit this exclusive area, then take a long trip from Yakutsk (800 km to the west). You can take advantage of the opportunity to take one of the tankers that supplies the city with water, because, of course, all local water has long been frozen.
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Denali, USA
Denali, or Mount McKinley, is the highest peak in North America, which for a long time was considered the coldest mountain in the Earth, where the winter temperature drops to -40 ° C.
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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Mongolian steppe 1 300 m. Ulan Bator, overlooking the sea, was often described as the coldest capital of the world. In January, the air temperature rarely rises above 16 ° C. However, in this city there are plenty of places to hide from the frost - the abundance of museums or the largest monastery in Mongolia, Gandantegchinlen Khiid.
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