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Which place has the hottest recorded ground surface temperature on Earth?
Quick Answer
The Lut Desert in Iran has recorded some of the highest ground surface temperatures on Earth, above 70°C in satellite measurements.
The Full Story
The Lut Desert in Iran has recorded some of the hottest land surface temperatures ever measured from space, with satellite readings exceeding 70°C in some places. This is a surface temperature, not the same as air temperature measured in the shade. The desert’s dark rocks, sparse vegetation, and dry climate allow intense heating. It is one of the most extreme environments on Earth and a major focus of climate and geomorphology research.
Key Facts
1.Satellite readings have exceeded 70°C
2.Located in southeastern Iran
3.One of the hottest land surfaces measured from space
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