Today, we'll discuss a place that turns even your hidden dreams into reality. Yes, a place considered the hottest and most beautiful desert in the world. We're talking about the Lut Desert, located in southeastern Iran, renowned for its mesmerizing landscapes. So, let's embark on this unique journey and explore this desert.
In this video, we're going to tell you about the Lut Desert. While it's considered a beautiful place in Iran, living here is no less than facing death. The temperature in the Lut Desert can reach up to approximately 70 degrees Celsius (158 degrees Fahrenheit), earning its reputation as one of the most stunning deserts in the world.
This is the 33rd largest desert globally and was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List on July 17, 2016. The Lut Desert covers an area of around 51,000 square kilometers (19,697 square miles). The color and appearance of the desert soil change over time, making it extremely attractive.
Its appearance is very appealing and captivating. The inner heat, similar to a volcano, is intense. Walking on the scorching and boiling soil of the desert becomes incredibly challenging. Mounds of earth form due to wind erosion.
Water flows from the mountains for a short time, but it dries up quickly, leaving behind only rocks, sand, and salt. Rainfall is scarce here, making it one of the hottest places on Earth. The average temperature ranges from 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit) to 70 degrees Celsius (158 degrees Fahrenheit).
Data from NASA's Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) satellite showed that from 2003 to 2010, the hottest land surface on Earth was in the Dasht-e Lut, where the temperature reached up to 70.7 degrees Celsius (159.3 degrees Fahrenheit). Despite the extreme heat, the air temperature is relatively cool, providing a unique and challenging experience.
You'll find heaps of evidence of dinosaurs here. Various ancient fossil evidence has been discovered in the desert's sandy soil. Seeing this will be unbelievable. Scientists believe these fossils are about 65 million years old and belong to remains of dinosaurs found in the area. This discovery is of great significance and provides insights into the depth of this region.
