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Which desert is the hottest place on Earth with recorded temperatures exceeding 56°C?
Answer
Death Valley
Death Valley in California, USA holds the record for the highest reliably recorded temperature on Earth at 56.7°C (134°F), measured on July 10, 1913 at Furnace Creek. Located in the lowest point of the United States at 86 meters below sea level, Death Valley's extreme heat results from its low elevation, desert climate, and dark volcanic rock that absorbs and radiates heat. The valley's name reflects its harsh, inhospitable conditions.
💡 Did you know?
Death Valley holds Earth's highest recorded temperature: 56.7°C (134°F) set in 1913.
Other options people guess
- Sahara Desert
- Kalahari Desert
- Atacama Desert
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- Deserts
- Extreme
- Temperature
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