21st February, 2024
CHIRANJIT MITRA
The world holds both thrilling beauty and extreme hazards. Let's explore 10 locations known for their risks rather than tourist attractions.
● Bearing the ominous name, Death Valley is famous for its record-breaking heat. ● Temperatures can soar above 120°F (49°C), making dehydration and heatstroke major risks for those unprepared.
● This otherworldly landscape in the Horn of Africa features toxic gases, geysers, and acid pools. ● Extreme heat and harsh terrain make it incredibly unforgiving.
● This desolate coastline gets its name from the numerous shipwrecks scattered along its shores. ● Powerful currents, thick fog, and rough seas make navigation treacherous.
This island off the coast of Brazil is home to one of the densest populations of venomous snakes in the world – enough said!
● This Siberian village is the coldest permanently inhabited place on Earth. ● Temperatures regularly drop below -60°F (-51°C), posing a significant risk of hypothermia and frostbite.
● Home to an uncontacted tribe fiercely protective of their isolation. ● Outsiders face a very high risk of violence from the Sentinelese inhabitants.
● The alkaline water of this lake is highly toxic to most animals. ● Its harsh environment and caustic nature make it deceptively dangerous and eerily beautiful.
● This semi-arid region south of the Sahara Desert faces severe drought, food insecurity, and conflict. ● Political instability and competition for resources create a volatile and dangerous environment.
● Following the 2011 nuclear disaster, areas surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi plant remained contaminated with radiation. ● Exposure to radioactivity poses significant health risks for those who enter the zone.