The hottest places on our planet are where temperatures push the limits and nature showcases its awe-inspiring resilience.
From the frosty Arctic to the fiery Sahara, Earth’s diverse landscapes bear witness to temperature variations that leave us in awe.
These are top on the list:
1. Death Valley, California, US
Furnace Creek, nestled in Death Valley, earned its name with a record-breaking temperature of 56.7°C in 1913.
While some historical readings face debate, a scorching 54.4°C in 2020 solidifies Death Valley’s reputation. Recent readings, reaching 53.33°C with an ongoing excessive heat warning, hint that the thermometer might rise even higher.
2. Mitribah, Kuwait
In 2016, Mitribah in Kuwait claimed a verified record of 54°C. Recent reports from Al Jahra indicate temperatures soaring to 53°C, reaffirming Kuwait’s standing as one of the hottest places on Earth.
3. Turbat, Pakistan
Pakistan’s Turbat experienced an intense high of 53.7°C in 2017, showcasing the country’s temperature extremes, from scorching highs to chilling lows, accompanied by monsoons, droughts, and floods.
4. Aziziyah, Libya
Once boasting a record of 58°C in 1922, Aziziyah held the title for Earth’s hottest place. Despite meteorological disputes over historical records, this Libyan town continues to endure peak temperatures regularly exceeding 48°C in the summer.
5. Dasht-e Lut, Iran
Venture into the uninhabited Dasht-e Lut salt desert in Iran, where Nasa satellites recorded a blistering 70.7°C in 2005, measuring land surface temperature. This remote locale solidifies its position as one of the hottest places on the planet.
The 13 Hottest Places on the Planet
● Death Valley, California
● Kebili, Tunisia
● Mitribah, Kuwait
● Turbat, Pakistan
● Dallol, Ethiopia
● Aziziyah, Libya
● Wadi Halfa, Sudan
● Dasht-e Lut, Iran
● Assab, Eritrea
● Bandar-e Mahshahr, Iran
● Ghadames, Libya
● Ouargla, Algeria
● Quriyat, Oman
Immerse yourself in the captivating narratives of these temperature extremes that defy the boundaries of our planet’s climate.
Culled in by Fortune Omosola
