By: Vaishali Kapila
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The Earth has some of the most extreme climates on record. Here are 7 of the coldest places on Earth, where life and science push the limits of survival.
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One of the coldest places on Earth, Vostok Station recorded a freezing -93.2 degrees C. Scientists here study ice cores to learn about climate history.
This frozen desert faces record temperatures of -93.4 degrees C. The East Antarctic Plateau is considered the most hostile place for human life.
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Known as the coldest inhabited places on Earth, Oymyakon has seen temperatures of -71.2 degrees C. This village sits in a valley that traps cold air.
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Formerly Mount McKinley, Denali is North America's highest peak. Harsh conditions can reach -59.7 degrees C, challenging climbers and making survival difficult.
This Siberian town is remarkable for its extremes. Temperatures drop to -67.8 degrees C in winter but soar to 38 degrees C in summer.
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Snag, a remote settlement in Yukon, recorded -60 degrees in 1947. Its isolation and freezing climate make it a unique location for those studying extreme cold.
Located in the heart of Greenland's ice sheet, Eismitte has endured -64.9 degrees C. Researchers here investigate ice dynamics and their impact on global climate change.
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