Currently, the cold season is going on, where cold has knocked in most parts of our country. Although people of North india in our country shiver when severe cold comes, do you know which is the coldest place in the world? Yes, there is a place in the world where if you go, you can freeze in just a few minutes. Let us tell you about that place.
Which is the coldest place in the world?
The coldest place in the world is Vostok Station located on the continent of Antarctica. It is a Russian research station and a record temperature of -89.2 degrees Celsius was recorded here on July 21, 1983. This temperature is so low that it cannot even be imagined. Let us tell you that Vostok Station is located in the middle of antarctica, which is the coldest and driest continent in the world. This station was discovered by scientists of the Soviet Union in 1957. The average temperature here is -55 degrees Celsius. At the same time, no trees, plants or animals are found at this place. Let us tell you that scientists do research here to know about the history of the Earth.
Why is it so cold here?
This station is located at an altitude of about 3500 meters above sea level. With increasing altitude, the temperature also decreases. antarctica is located in the polar region, where the sun's rays do not fall directly. Also, there is a thick sheet of ice on the entire antarctica continent which reflects the sun's rays. Scientists live at this station, but it is very difficult for them to live there. They have to use special clothes and equipment so that they can survive in such cold. Let us tell you that Vostok station is the coldest place in the world and the temperature here is so low that a person can freeze in a few moments. However, scientists are getting many important information about the Earth by doing research here.
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