While there are tons of positive things about the summertime and the warmth that comes with it. But it’s no secret that the scorching heat has its own drawbacks, especially with the effects of global warming.
Sure, while some are lucky to easily escape into the tropics, some are left with no choice but to deal with the extreme heat. In the case of people and animals living the in hottest places on Earth, living under the soaring temperatures can be difficult.
Here, we have compiled the list of the top hottest places on earth, and how the inhabitants there are managing to survive day-by-day. With the worsening state of climate change, learning a few tricks from these people and animals will surely benefit you in the long run. Read on.
Aziziyah, Libya
Former title holder of the hottest place on earth, this humble town in north-western Libya is a place of extreme heat. In 1922 the temperature in Aziziyah, Libya was said to have reached as high as a whopping 136 degrees, enough to push anyone to their limits.
However, the reading was later contested after meteorologists questioned the validity of the record. To date, Aziziyah remains burdened by its blistering heat despite being stripped from its title as the hottest place on earth.
To deal with the steady increase in temperature, the people living there do most of their activities at night. In fact, almost all establishments begin their operations a few hours in the morning, only to take a rest when the sun’s at its strongest, and then resume in the early evening up until 11 pm.
Wadi Halfa, Sudan
Another incredibly hot place on Earth is a city in the Northern state of Sudan, called Wadi Halfa. Average temperature there scores at 105 degrees, with the highest ever recording being 127 degrees in April of 1967.
The city is extremely dry, receiving only a mean annual amount of rainfall of 0.5 mm. As if that wasn’t enough yet, Wadi Halfa also gets the highest mean amount of sunshine.
Fortunately, the city is positioned on the shores of Lake Nubi, enabling it to become an oasis that offers a romantic ambience for the heat-stricken. The people there also spend most of their days under the shades and only go out when the sun’s already down.
Death Valley, California
Considered to be one of the hottest places on earth, life on Death Valley is far from the ordinary. Aside from the lack of water, the average temperature there is 116 degrees. In 1913, it even reached to 132 degrees, marking the hottest air temperature ever recorded.
However, despite its apparent danger, life still manages to thrive there. Wildflowers grow and tons of unique animals live there. Millions of people also visit the valley each year to explore its strange, yet mystical beauty.
Normally, Death Valley gets only five centimeters of rain per year. But that’s enough to wash the protective coating from wildflower seeds and allow them to sprout throughout the Valley.
To survive, people are urged to take plenty of drinking water and snacks along with them on their exploration. They are also advised to limit their activities on well-travelled areas of the park and to stay on higher, cooler elevations.
The Bottom Line
Can you keep your cool while staying in these top hottest places? Although burdened by the steady increase in temperatures caused by global warming and climate change, these inhabitants proved there’s always a way for life to thrive even in the harshest environments.
