Have you ever thought about where is the most extreme place on Earth? For everyone, this is your place. If it seems dangerous to someone, then the other may seem ordinary and, on the contrary. So, be prepared to see 25 of the most interesting and extreme places on Earth, from which you, for sure, will be captivated by the spirit.
1. Teahupoo, Tahiti
Catch the heaviest and biggest wave you can right here. Surfers from all over the world flock to this place to try their hand at fighting the deadliest wave on Earth. Waves rolling from coral reefs can seriously harm you if you are an inexperienced novice, so do not join the fight alone!
2. Station "East", Antarctica
Perhaps, the coldest place on Earth and is not the best rest for the whole family, but to someone it may seem interesting. At the station "Vostok", the temperature can reach minus 87 degrees Celsius, so even scientists in the winter there are relatively few - only 13. In the summer, their number reaches 25 people.
3. Angel Falls, Venezuela
The Angel Falls in Venezuela are the highest and only waterfall in the world with continuous free fall. Its height is 984 meters. This is three times higher than the Eiffel Tower.
4. The Dead Sea
Located between Israel and Jordan, the Dead Sea is the lowest place on Earth - about 430 meters below sea level. In addition, the Dead Sea is the most saline in the world.
5. Mount Tor
Named after the Norwegian god of thunder, Mount Tor is powerful and truly worthy of bearing that name. In addition, it has the most vertical slope.
6. Gansbaai, South Africa
In this place, like to play big white sharks. And it is there that documentaries are made of them. If you are brave enough, you can rent a boat and go diving in the waters that swarm sharks.
7. Cave of Cruber, Abkhazia
Located near the Black Sea, the cave of Krubera is the second deepest cave after the cave of Verevkin. The entrance is located at an altitude of 2197 meters above sea level. Initially, the passage to the cave was narrow and small, but many excavations in the process expanded them and made it possible to go inside. In recent years, the cave is called "Everest" speleology.
8. The Atacama Desert, South America
If you like the dry climate, then go to the Atacama Desert, located in Chile. Drought places you will not find. Studies conducted by NASA scientists have successfully proved this. Even more surprising is that such a dry climate is replaced by a relative coolness of the air. In the daytime there is + 40 ° C, and at night + 5 ° C.
9. Taumatafakatangohyangakahauauatomateapokaifenuakitanatahu, New Zealand
In addition to the extraordinary landscapes, New Zealand can be proud of the fact that here is one of the hills with the longest name in the world. But the locals call it simply Taumata. Literally, it translates as: "The top of the hill, where a man with big knees Tamatea, known as a land eater, rolled down, re-climbed, swallowed mountains and played the flute for his beloved." This toponym is worth visiting New Zealand.
10. The Mariana Trench, the island of Guam
The Mariana Trench is considered the deepest point of the Pacific Ocean. Only a few were able to dive into its bowels. Located at a depth of 11 kilometers, it is sure to please all extremals and lovers of scuba diving.
11. Keimada Grande, Brazil
Better known as the Serpent Island, Keimada Grande, located near Sao Paulo, is the most dangerous place on earth. It is here that the largest number of deadly poisonous spearhead vipers is concentrated. Because of this, tourists and in general anyone is not allowed to step on the island. In the case of a bite, death occurs in less than an hour. Although access directly to the island is prohibited, Brazilians earn on excursions to the island by boat. Tourists swim to the maximum safe distance from which they can see a lot of snake balls lying on the rocks. Particularly brave pay local residents who spend them on the island in special clothes. But it's not worth taking any risks.
12. Oymyakon, Yakutia
Russia is also rich in extreme places. One of them is Oimyakon village in Yakutia. This is the coldest place on Earth. The temperature at the "pole of cold", as it is called, can reach -88 ° C (!). At the same time people live here permanently. But life here is incredibly dangerous and difficult.
13. Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii
No matter how much you love extreme, but you would not want to be near this volcano during its eruption. This is the most active volcano of all existing. During one of his long eruptions, he destroyed about 200 buildings.
14. Dallall volcano, Ethiopia
The same volcano is distinguished not only by the unearthly, extraterrestrial landscapes, but also by the incredibly high temperature. And it is not just high, but consistently high. On average, it reaches + 35 ° C during the year.
15. Chimborazo Volcano, Ecuador
There is a widespread view that the highest point on Earth is the summit of Mount Everest. It's true, but in part. If we consider the distance not from the sea level, but from the center of the Earth, then this volcano is much higher than Everest. By the way, it is always above the clouds, so you can enjoy its scenery from the windows of the plane.
16. Chernobyl, Ukraine
Recently Chernobyl celebrated its 30th anniversary. The release of a ton of radioactive waste to the nuclear power plant in 1986 was made by one of the once prosperous towns of Pripyat - a ghost town, and life in it is impossible for any living being. Despite this, several thousand pensioners live in the city, and tourists visit the city, examining only some of its places, the least contaminated by radiation. However, it is not recommended to visit Chernobyl.
17. Mount Washington
In winter, the magnificent scenery of Mount Washington is carefully covered with snow. In fact, this is one of the most snowy places on Earth. On average, about 16 meters of snow falls here over the year.
18. Saline of Uyuni, Bolivia
The largest in the world solonchak with a length of 7242 km. Otherwise it is called the "mirror of God". Indeed, at the sight of such beauty is breathtaking. The saline glistening in the sun shines with bright colors, changing its color throughout the day. However, tourists can not easily get to it. There are no roads to solonchak, and in winter it becomes unusually cold.
19. Bishop Rock, England
The smallest island with the largest building on it. The lighthouse, built here in 1858, has a height of 51 meters and still helps the ships find their way.
20. Tristan da Cunha, United Kingdom
The most remote inhabited island on Earth, but not the best place to relax. There are no hotels and restaurants here, and a credit card is not accepted here. Get the same to the island you need seven days on the boat, because the airport here, too, no. 300 people living on it, are engaged in fishing and hunting for seals.
21. North Korea
Perhaps there is no more extreme place than North Korea. Such a totalitarian regime reigning in the country, labor camps, complete isolation of the country and lack of access to the Internet. Want to relax from gadgets, smartphones and computers? Then you definitely need to visit the DPRK.
22. Pico de Loro, Colombia
A good place for surfing. The place is not so popular and very distant. In order to get there, the guide will need help. Do not forget to bring food, drinks and tourist equipment.
23. Mong Kok, Hong Kong
The region is famous for the West of Hong Kong because it is the most populous place on the planet with a density of 130,000 people per square kilometer.
24. Iron Mountain, California
The Iron Mountain in California is heavily polluted by acidic rivers, salt and bacterial mucus that is secreted by local mines.
The concentration of contamination and acid in water can even burn the skin and dissolve the tissues. That, as far as it's dangerous, confirms the robot sent by NASA to the mine, which did not return from there.
25. Orfield's Laboratory, Minnesota
The quietest place on Earth, which even got into the Guinness Book of Records. It's so quiet that you will hear the sounds of your own heartbeat. As a rule, people here can withstand the force of 20 minutes.