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Extreme Cold Snaps a Thermometer at -62°C (-80°F) in the World’s Frostiest Village, Capturing Surreal Moments

Yayınlanma: 16 October 2024 - 19:48

Discover the unforgiving beauty and resilience of life in Oymyakon, Russia, the world’s coldest inhabited village. Adventurer Amos Chapple braves extreme cold to document the daily lives of people living in temperatures that can drop below -62°C, revealing stunning photos and remarkable stories of survival.

Nowadays, winter temperatures average around -50°C (-58°F). In the Even language, Oymyakon means "unfrozen water," likely referring to hot springs once visited by reindeer herders.