The lowest temperature on Earth in the past 14 years was recorded in Antarctica

The lowest temperature on Earth since 2012 was recorded at the Concordia Antarctic research station. On July 18, the temperature dropped to –84.1°C.

“Concordia” is located in the interior of Antarctica, where the sun does not rise for several months during the polar winter. Although temperatures below –80°C are not uncommon here, –84.1°C is considered exceptional.

According to station director Gabriele Karugati, such a severe cold snap demonstrates the high variability of weather conditions even in the coldest region on the planet.

Scientists emphasize that the record-breaking cold in Antarctica does not contradict global warming. Climate change reflects long-term trends, while individual regions may periodically experience extremely low temperatures due to the specific characteristics of atmospheric processes.

The Concordia Station is located at an altitude of over 3,200 meters above sea level and more than 1,000 kilometers from the coast. It is used not only for climate and astronomical research but also to study the effects of prolonged isolation on humans.

For comparison, the lowest temperature recorded at the Concordia Station was –84.7°C in 2010. The absolute record for the lowest air temperature on Earth belongs to Vostok Station, where –89.2°C was recorded in 1983.

Source: Live Science.