PERILOUS PLACES IN THE WORLD
The world is full of more than one wonders, miracles, tourist places,
mountains, natural beauty, and beaches. But you will be surprised to know that
along with the attractive tourist places on this earth, there are some places
where tourists are afraid from visiting. Visiting these places is considered to
be like facing danger at every step. So, you can guess from this how
terrible these places can be. Today in our article we will explore the most perilous
places in the world, which remain both dangerous and exciting for the
tourists.
1. DEATH VALLEY, USA
Death Valley
is the North American continent's lowest, hottest, and driest part. Death
Valley is approximately 225 km long, running north-south, and 8 to 24 km wide.
Death Valley is considered the hottest part of our Earth, with the
highest recorded temperature – 134 °F (56.7 °C). No one can survive more
than 14 hours without water in the scorching heat of Death Valley. You can
believe from this how dangerous Death Valley can be.
2. THE DANAKIL DESERT, ERITREA
The Danakil
Desert is a desert in northeastern Ethiopia, southern Eritrea, and northwestern
Djibouti. The Danakil Desert, located in the Afar Triangle, covers an area of
136,956 square kilometers. The region is known for its many active volcanoes
and extreme heat, one of the most dangerous places in the world. It is
difficult to imagine the landscape of the Danakil Desert. Daytime temperatures
of the Danakil Desert cross 50 °C (122 °F) daily. And the place receives less
than an inch of rain each year. But you might be a little surprised to know,
this place still attracts brave adventurers from all over the world. Remember that visiting the Danakil Desert without an experienced guide is
strictly prohibited.
3. MOUNT WASHINGTON, USA
The summit
of Mount Washington holds the world record for the strongest winds on Earth's
surface. Winds of 327 km/h blow on Mount Washington. But it's not just the high
winds that are a concern, strong winds as well as low temperatures make Mount
Washington one of the most dangerous places in the world. Mount Washington
temperatures drop to -40 degrees. Mount Washington at an altitude of 1,917
meters is one of the deadliest peaks in the world.
4. SINABUNG, INDONESIA
Sinabung is
an active volcano located on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. And there are
frequent volcanic eruptions due to which thousands of people here have to leave
their shelter or livelihood. And many nearby towns and villages have been covered in lava and ash several times. Sinabung has seen several volcanic
eruptions in 2010, 2013, 2014, and 2015. While the latest eruption took place on
February 27, 2016. The gas, stones, and ash of that explosion caused heavy damage. In fact, Sinabung is one of the most dangerous places in the world,
where no one knows what will happen tomorrow.
5. LHA DA QUEIMADA GRANDE, BRAZIL
Lha da
Queimada Grande is located off the coast of Brazil, also known as Snake Island.
And this island is widely recognized as the most dangerous place on the planet.
The world's most venomous species of snakes are found in Lha da Queimada
Grande, where it is considered to step on the face of death. According to
researchers, five square meters long and poisonous snakes are found on this
island. And from this place information has been received about the death of
many people who died due to snake bite. And in view of these incidents, the
Brazilian government has banned this place for tourists.
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