7 Coldest Places On Earth And How Low Temperatures Can Go

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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1. Vostok Station, Antarctica

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.

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2. East Antarctic Plateau

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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3. Oymyakon, Russia

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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4. Denali, Alaska

Formerly Mount McKinley, Denali is North America's highest peak. Harsh conditions can reach -59.7 degrees C, challenging climbers and making survival difficult.

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5. Verkhoyansk, Russia

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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6. Snag, Yukon, Canada

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.

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7. Eismitte, Greenland

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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