Our planet is filled with incredible beauty, but some locations can also be incredibly dangerous due to extreme weather, toxic environments, or deadly wildlife
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Here are seven of the most perilous places on Earth where venturing can be a life-threatening experience
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Death Valley National Park, USA: Known for its extreme heat, this California desert can be deadly without water or shelter
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Pripyat, Ukraine: Abandoned after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, this ghost town remains hazardous due to lingering radiation
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Volcano Tours, Hawaii: Tours near active volcanoes like Kilauea and Mauna Loa offer stunning views but pose risks of eruptions, toxic gases, and lava flows
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Snake Island, Brazil: Home to thousands of Golden Lancehead Vipers, one of the most venomous snakes on Earth, this island is highly dangerous
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Lake Natron, Tanzania: Known for its toxic waters, this salt lake's high alkalinity is lethal to most forms of life
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Oymyakon, Siberia: The coldest inhabited place on Earth, where winter temperatures can drop to a freezing -50°C to -60°C
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Danakil Desert, Ethiopia: One of the hottest places on Earth, this desert is inhospitable with extreme heat, active volcanoes, and toxic gases