The Coldest Places on Earth: Some Reach -93.2 Degrees Celsius

Some places on Earth experience extremely cold temperatures, even reaching minus tens of degrees Celsius. Although they appear beautiful, covered in snow, these extremely cold regions are not suitable tourist destinations.

According to sciencefocus.com, here are ten of the coldest places on Earth.

1. Dome Fuji, Antarctica (-93.2 degrees Celsius)

In Antarctica, there is one point specifically called the coldest place in the world: Dome F, or the Japanese research operating station, Dome Fuji Station. The temperature here was recorded at -93.2 degrees Celsius in August 2010.

2. Vostok Research Station, Antarctica (-89.2 degrees Celsius)

The next coldest area in Antarctica is the Vostok Research Station, established by the Soviet Union in 1957. The lowest temperature ever recorded here was -89.2 degrees Celsius in July 1983.

3. Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, Antarctica (-82.8 degrees Celsius)

Established in 1956, the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station is the third coldest place on Earth. The coldest temperature ever recorded here was -82.8 degrees Celsius in June 1982.

4. Dome Argus, Antarctic Plateau (-82.5 degrees Celsius)

Dome Argus is located on the Antarctic Plateau, 1,200 km above sea level. The coldest temperature ever recorded here was -82.5 degrees Celsius in July 2005.

5. Denali, Alaska (-73.8 degrees Celsius)

Denali, formerly known as Mount McKinley, is the highest mountain peak in North America. In 1950 and 1969, this location recorded its coldest temperatures, around -73.8 degrees Celsius.

6. Verkhoyansk, Russia (-69.8 degrees Celsius)

The town of Verkhoyansk is located near the Yana River. The coldest temperature ever reached here was -69.8 degrees Celsius in February 1892.

7. Klinck Research Station, Greenland (-69.4 degrees Celsius)

The Klinck Research Station is among the coldest places on Earth. This station, located in central Greenland, once recorded a temperature of -69.4 degrees Celsius in December 1991.

8. Oymyakon, Russia (-67.8 degrees Celsius)

Oymyakon is the coldest permanently inhabited place on Earth. In February 1933, the lowest temperature here reached -67.8 degrees Celsius. With a population under 500, schools in Oymyakon only close if the temperature falls below -55°C.

9. North Ice, Greenland (-66.1 degrees Celsius)

This was originally a British research station, but it only lasted until 1954. The coldest temperature reached here was -66.1 degrees Celsius in January 1954.

10. Snag, Canada (-62.7 degrees Celsius)

Snag is a village in the Yukon Territory, Canada, which experienced a temperature of -62.7 degrees Celsius in February 1947. During winter, residents usually choose to stay indoors.

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