On one of the sunny and dry summer days, you can hear someone say: "Probably, even in the shadow of a hundred degrees." And in some places on our planet, this may be close to reality. The hottest place on Earth is now around 70 ° C. If you are one of those who love hot things, we have prepared for you top 10 hottest places in the world.
10. Wadi Halfa, Sudan, 52.8 ° C
This city is located on the shores of Lake Nasser and has about 15,000 inhabitants. Historically, it was a very important trading point due to its location on the road between Sudan and Egypt.
The city is sometimes forced to endure stormy dust storms. This phenomenon is known as a habub and precedes a heavy thunderstorm.
The highest air temperature recorded in this area is 52.8 ° C. It was celebrated in April 1967. In the summer, the average temperature in Wadi Half is around 40 ° C.
9. Tirat Zvi, Israel, 53.9 ° C
This is a religious kibbutz founded near the Israeli-Jordanian border. Thanks to the maximum temperature set in 1942, Tirat Zvi became the hottest place in Asia. However, due to the proximity of the Jordan River, the kibbutz area remains fertile.
About a thousand people live in Tirat Zvi, and the kibbutz is considered the largest producer of dates in the country. It has 18,000 date trees.
8. Timbuktu, Mali, 54 ° C
In the south of the Sahara desert is an ancient city with one of the highest temperatures on Earth. Its highest temperature exceeded scorching 54 degrees Celsius.
Timbuktu was an important center for the spread of Islamic doctrine in Africa. It built three mosques important for Muslims and stores one of the largest collections of ancient manuscripts in the world. Due to its architectural features, the city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
7. Kebili, Tunisia, 55 ° C
This city is famous for its ancient archaeological finds. The oldest of them were created about 200,000 years ago. In addition, Kebili is known for its extreme temperatures, with a summer maximum of 55 ° C. And at night the temperature can drop below zero.
At the same time, there are about 10 hotels in the city, one of them is a five-star hotel. Should you prefer the hot summer haze of Egypt instead of the most interesting and unusual places on Earth - decide for yourself.
6. Ghadames, Libya, 55 ° C
A city in the western part of Libya, located on the border with Algeria and Tunisia, where caravan routes once crossed. It is known as the “pearl of the desert” and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
One of the main features of the old city is multi-storey mud buildings. These houses have a good reason to exist in the Sahara: they are cool and warm in winter in the summer. And the summer in Ghadames is very hot - the temperature ranges from 40 to 55 ° C.
In addition to protecting the desert from the sun, crossings have been built between the neighboring ground floors and the open terraces of the houses located on the upper floors. They are traditionally used by women to move from one area to another.
5. Death Valley, California, USA, 56.7 ° C
This desert valley in eastern California, on the border with Nevada, is often called the hottest place on Earth. And although this is not entirely true, Death Valley is undoubtedly the hottest and driest point in the United States. In summer, the temperature fluctuates between 46 and 50 ° C, and on September 16, 1913, the highest temperature in the region was 56.7 ° C.
To understand the origin of the name of the valley, we need to return in time, to the era of the gold rush. It was between 1849 and 1850. Some gold miners tried to cross the valley, and instead of the precious metal found their death. However, the valley continued to attract profit seekers, as it was very rich in gold and silver.
Every year, Death Valley attracts tourists from all over the world who want to admire its amazing landscapes. One of the most striking places in this area is Zabriskie Point, consisting of sediments of an ancient lake, salt mud and gravel, which together create a beautiful, surreal landscape.
4. Al Azizia, Libya, 58.2 ° C
In the north-west of Libya is the city of Al-Aziziya. In 1922, the air temperature was recorded there in the shade of 58, 2 C, and for a long time it remained the highest temperature in the world. However, in 2012, experts from the World Meteorological Organization questioned these data because they considered that they were not used with reliable means of temperature fixation. On ordinary days, the air in Al-Aziziya warms up, on average, to 33 degrees.
The city is very inhospitable and due to the strong wind, which reduces the temperature to twenty degrees in a few hours. Because of this, the weather ranges from scorching hot to uncomfortably cold in a very short time. Despite this, the population of Al-Azizia exceeds 300,000.
3. Turpan, China, 66.7 ° C
Located in the north-eastern part of China, the urban district of Turpan is located at an altitude of 154 m below sea level. It is the hottest spot in China, and also the third hottest spot on the planet.
Despite the heat, groundwater and fertile soil made Turpan a true oasis in the desert. The water system in this area consists of a series of vertical and horizontal wells connected to underground channels. This system provides uninterrupted water supply throughout the year.
2. Queensland, Australia, 68.9 ° C
This state is located in the northeast of the Australian continent. In 2003, in the year of severe drought, the NASA satellite recorded a temperature of 68.9 ° C in the inner region of Queensland. This area can be as dangerous as it is fascinating; it is a region of rodeo, theme parks, lush rainforests and various tourist attractions. And Queensland's “calling card” is considered one of the best places for diving - the Great Barrier Reef.
1. Deshte Loot, Iran 70 ° C
Here is the answer to the question, where is the highest temperature on Earth. This hellishly hot region is located on the Iran-Afghanistan border, and is the twenty-fifth largest sand and salt marsh desert in the world. Its length is 400-450 km from north to south and from 200 to 250 km from west to east.
Deshte Loot is an extremely arid desert with very high summer temperatures. This is proved by measurements made by the MODIS instrument installed on the Aqua NASA satellite. Between 2003 and 2005, the device showed that in the Iranian wasteland the temperature rose to 70.7 ° C. This is an absolute record for our planet. Thanks to this, Deshte-Loot earned the title "the hottest place on Earth."
It rains in the spring, but a very short time, and the earth dries quickly. A strong and constant wind moves sand dunes up to 300 m in size. So Deshte-Lut is not the place where you want to spend a summer vacation.
