The planet Earth is full of different natural phenomenon. The temperature of the atmosphere is very hot at the equator, while it is very low even to the negatives at the poles. The coldest places in the world are located at the North Pole and the South Pole. These coldest places in the world are a great asset of planet earth as they help to keep the average temperature of earth bearable. But with the emerging rates of global warming, these coldest places in the world are melting at a fast rate, which is the greatest threat to our planet. Winds flow from these coldest places in the world towards the equator, due to pressure difference, and thus make the life possible on our planet.
Moreover, these coldest places reflect back the majority of radiations coming from the sun and act as giant mirrors. If these rays are not reflected back, and get absorbed in our atmosphere then the temperature would rise up to unbearable levels. Therefore, these coldest places in the world help in a considerable way to ensure the existence of life on our planet earth. Following is the list of top 10 coldest places in the world. This categorization is strictly based on the minimum temperatures recorded in these areas.
10. Rogers Pass
Rogers Pass is located in Montana, United States of America. It is the 10th coldest places in the world with minimum recorded temperature of -69.7° F. Rogers Pass is a home to a variety of wildlife species which can only exist in such a cold area. It is regarded as one of the most favorite places for flying birds, Swans, golden eagles and geese.
9. Fort Selkirk
Fort Selkirk is located in the coldest areas of Canada, Yukon. The minimum recorded temperature there is -74° F which is unbearable for the people who are habitual of living around the equator. This area is also full of different variety of species.
8. Prospect Creek
Prospect Creek is located in Alaska, United States of America. It is regarded as the 8th coldest place in the world because the minimum recorded temperature is -79.8° F. This area witnesses a very long summer throughout the year, and a mild summer comes for very short period of time.
7. Snag
Snag is also located in Canada. It is bowl shaped valley which looks like a small village. The minimum recorded temperature at Snag is -81.4° F which distinguishes this place from other cities and villages located in the same country.
6. Eismitte
Eismitte is located in the Greenland which is a source of attraction of thousands of people throughout the year. With the minimum temperature of -84.8° F, it holds the 6th position on our list of top 10 coldest places. February is the coldest month there. It is impossible for visitors to visit this place in February.
5. North Ice Greenland
This name of this place is due to a research center located there. With the minimum recorded temperature of -86.8° F, this place is ranked at 5th position on our list. This place is a home to innumerable species which require very cold atmosphere to survive.
4. Verkhoyansk
Verkhoyansk is located in Russia and is the 4th coldest place in the world. The minimum recorded temperature at this place is -89.8° F. This region witnesses great variations during the summer and the winter season. However, the duration of the winter season is considerably much longer than the summer.
3. Oymyakon
Oymyakon is also located in Russia and holds the 3rd position in our list of top 10 coldest places in the world. This region also experiences a prolonged winter season, with February as the coldest month in the year. The minimum recorded temperature at Oymyakon is -96.0° F.
2.Plateau Station
Plateau Station is located in Antarctica, one of the seven continents of the world. Its lowest temperature recorded there is -119.2° F. This region hosts a huge variety of wildlife species that require such cold weathers not only for their reproduction but for their survival as well.
1. Vostok
The coldest place in the world, Vostok, is also located in Antarctica. The minimum recorded temperature at this place is 128.6° F which significantly surpasses it over the other places in the region in context of minimum temperatures. Vostok Station is an Antarctic Russian Center for Research where living is more than a challenge for human beings. This hardships faced by scientists who have served there are part of many famous books including 72 Degrees Below Zero published in 1975.
