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Where is the hottest place on Earth?

As the weather gets warmer, (or colder if you’re in the UK 😔) let’s take a look at where the hottest temperatures in the world were recorded. Obviously after this we take a look at the coldest places, and finally to finish off the rainiest (can you believe it’s not England?)

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Hottest Temperatures Recorded

The hottest temperatures ever recorded on Earth have scorched regions with unfathomable heat. Furnace Creek Ranch in Death Valley, California, holds the record with a blistering 56.7°C (134°F) on July 10, 1913. This extreme heatwave turned the arid landscape into an inferno, setting a benchmark that still stands today. However, questions have arisen regarding the accuracy of this measurement due to inconsistencies in recording methods. Nonetheless, it serves as a stark reminder of the planet's capacity for intense and potentially dangerous weather phenomena.