Dec 26, 2023, 10:24 PM IST
Furnace Creek in Death Valley, California, USA, is well-known for its extremely hot temperatures. It measured 134°F (56.7°C) on July 10, 1913, which is regarded as the highest temperature ever reliably recorded in Earth's history
Iran's Dasht-e Lut is a large salt desert with scorching temperatures in the southeast. One of the hottest spots on Earth, the ground temperature there reached 159.3°F (70.7°C) in 2005, according to NASA satellite data
Situated in North Africa, Kebili experiences scorching summer temperatures that frequently surpass 120°F (49°C)
During the hottest months, average temperatures in this historic city in West Africa often exceed 110°F (43°C), making for scorching conditions
Wadi Halfa is a dry, scorching desert located along the Nile River in Sudan. In the summer, temperatures there rise to well over 120°F (49°C)
Dallol is well-known for its surreal scenery and geothermal activity. It also has extraordinarily high temperatures—it frequently reaches 120°F (49°C)
Iran's Bandar-e Mahshahr is a city close to the Persian Gulf that experiences intense heatwaves. High humidity levels exacerbate the city's already high temperatures
During the summer, Aghajari, in southwest Iran, frequently experiences exceptionally high temperatures, frequently surpassing 120°F (49°C)
Due to their geographic locations, closeness to low-lying areas or deserts, and weather patterns, these places endure some of the highest recorded temperatures on Earth