Exploring The Extreme: 8 Hottest Places On Earth

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Olivia Sarkar
May 26, 2024

Death Valley, USA

Death Valley, California's hottest place, boasts scorching summer temperatures above 50°C, offering visitors stunning salt flats, sand dunes, and otherworldly rock formations.

Dasht-e Lut, Iran

The Dasht-e Lut desert in Iran is known for its extreme aridity, salt flats, and sand dunes, resulting in one of the hottest surface temperatures ever recorded.

Aziziya, Libya

Aziziya, Libya, recorded the highest temperature on Earth's surface in 1922 at 58°C (136.4°F), making it one of the hottest inhabited places globally.

Dallol, Ethiopia

Dallol, located in the Danakil Depression, is renowned for its unique landscapes and extreme temperatures, yet its vibrant geothermal features attract travelers worldwide.

Wadi Halfa, Sudan

Wadi Halfa, located along the Nile River, is known for its scorching temperatures, with summers exceeding 48°C, making it one of the hottest inhabited areas in Africa.

Tirat Zvi, Israel

Tirat Zvi, in the Jordan Valley, holds the record for the highest temperature in Israel, reaching 129°F in 1942, showcasing the region's extreme heat.

Timbuktu, Mali

Timbuktu, known as the "City of 333 Saints," is renowned for its rich history and cultural heritage, yet it also experiences extreme heat during summer months.

Kebili, Tunisia

Kebili, a desert oasis in southern Tunisia, is known for its scorching summer temperatures of 47°C (116°F), making it one of the hottest places in North Africa.

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