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No, you’re not seeing a terrain from Venus or Mars. It’s actually found on Earth but in a harsh, extremely hot and almost unliveable environment of Dallol, Ethiopia. With an annual average temperature of 34.4 °C, it is by far the hottest inhabited place on Earth.
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Despite its unfavourable conditions, many adventure-seekers still push their limits to conquer this seemingly hostile alien site dominated by hot springs, acid pools and colourful mineral formations. So if you’re one who’s up for this kind of adventure, prepare yourself mentally and physically because Dallol is a surreal yet unforgiving destination.
Can’t go there yet? Sit back and watch this video at the moment.
Head down to Ethiopia to explore this otherworldly site yourself.
