The planet Earth it has some points where human survival becomes almost impossible, due to many problems that can make extreme conditions – high altitude, fast winds and very low humidity, for example.
Such places are calledextremes of the planet” and hide extremely breathtaking landscapes. Therefore, in today's article, we are going to mention some of these incredible places that are hidden on the planet.
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Amazing places located at the extremes of the planet
Check out some of the extremes of planet Earth below:
1. Kaffeklubben Island
Located in Greenland, this is the northernmost uninhabited point on planet Earth. The island was discovered in 1900 and is about 1km long. Despite the harsh environment, it is possible to find vegetation of mosses, liverworts, lichens and flowering plants.
2. Geographic South Pole
Known to be the southernmost uninhabited point on planet Earth, the Geographic South Pole was discovered in 1911. The place is characterized by strong winds and cold. One group went to the pole, but on the way back, they died of hunger and cold. Nowadays there is an Amundsen-Scott South Pole station which has been occupied by researchers since 1957.
3. alert
Located in Canada, Alert is the northernmost inhabited point in the planet Earth. The site is surrounded by an inhospitable terrain of hills and valleys, with the sea covered in ice all year round. In the 2016 census, the community had only 62 inhabitants.
4. puerto toro
Located in Chile, Puerto Toro, also known for being the southernmost inhabited point on planet Earth, is a fishing village on the island of Navarino. The region is inhabited by about 50 families.
5. Shores of the Dead Sea
Located in Israel, the Dead Sea is considered the lowest point on planet Earth, being 418 meters below sea level in the broadest sense.
