Top 8 dangerous places of the World

Have you been slipping into bed without a care in the world? Doesn’t our planet appear to be a relatively safe and secure place? No, not at all. There are a lot of dangerous places in the world. We have it all, from war-torn countries to disaster-prone countries to mysterious and frightening lands. Follow PowerPAC plus to discover 8 deadliest places on the planet.

Death Valley National Park, USA

Death Valley, as the name implies, is one of the most foreboding valleys in the world.

• Located: Death Valley, located between Nevada and California, is the lowest point in North America and is also known as a land of extremes
• Temperature: The valley had the highest temperature ever recorded on our planet, 134 °F (56.7 °C). Dave Legeno, a Harry Potter actor, was among those who died in Death Valley’s scorching heat.

• Mystery: Furthermore, it is still a mystery how rocks weighing as much as 700 pounds move on their own in Death Valley. If you listen closely, the sand sings, defying all logic. It is believed that only the devil can play golf in this arid and eerie location on Earth, which is also known as Devil’s Golf Course. Land with eroded hills, craters, rare species of fish, the darkest night skies, and much more makes it one of the world’s most difficult tourist destinations..

Volcano Tours in Hawaii, USA

• Location: Hawaii’s enthralling landscape extends far beyond its tranquil beaches and fragrant floral air. Yes, it is one of the Planet’s Most Dangerous Tourist Destinations. There is no other place in the world where you can see active volcanoes this close up as you can in the Hawaiian Islands. Hawaii is home to one of the last active volcanoes, Mount Kilauea, which has been continuously erupting since 1983, as well as the world’s largest volcano, Mauna Loa, which rises up to 13,680 feet above sea level.

• Special thing: This National Park offers lava boat tours that take visitors through red hot flowing lava rivers, volcanoes, lava waterfalls, tropical rainforests, and geological formations.

• Danger: Due to lava haze, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park has reported many casualties and deaths in the past, and visitors may encounter dangers such as flying rocks and scalding ocean water.

Death Road Road – Extremely Dangerous Road

• Location: La Carretera de los Yungas was both the most famous and the most dangerous road in the world. This gravel dirt road connects La Paz and Coroico in Bolivia’s Yungas region for 69 kilometers (43 miles).

• Special thing: North Yungas Road is known as the “Death Road” for all the obvious reasons. Because of fog, landslides, waterfalls, and cliffs falling 2,000 feet (610 meters) in each turn, driving up or down this 43-mile (69-kilometer) switchback is extremely dangerous. 

• Danger: Until 1994, nearly 300 drivers were killed each year, justifying its moniker and placing it on the list of the earth’s most dangerous places to visit. The road reaches far enough into the Amazon rainforest to connect it to the capital city, which is surrounded by mountainous terrain. This means that merchants crammed into trucks and buses to sell their wood and crops in the area. The hairpin turns, on the other hand, were not wide enough for each vehicle, causing many trucks to crash, killing people and destroying livelihoods.

Lake Nyos, Cameroon

• Location: Lake Nyos is located in the northwest region of Cameroon. In the Oku volcanic field, it is a crater lake on the flank or edge of an extinct volcano. A volcanic dam holds back the lake’s waters.

• Character : Lake Nyos is located in the northwest region of Cameroon. In the Oku volcanic field, it is a crater lake on the flank or edge of an extinct volcano. A volcanic dam holds back the lake’s waters.. 

• Danger: Under the surface of this West African lake, a silent killer lurks. Carbon dioxide is leaked into the lake above from a pocket of magma deep beneath the lake bed. This carbon dioxide remains dissolved under the pressure of 650 feet (200 meters) of water, similar to the carbonation in a bottle of soda.

Snake Island, Brazil

Considered as one of the deadliest places, Snake Island in Brazil is definitely one of the most dangerous places on Earth.

• Location: No local would ever dare to walk on an island about 25 miles off the coast of Brazil. This super deadly island, 90 miles from the city of Sao Paulo, is home to the planet’s most concentrated population of snakes.

• Character : Snake Island, also known as Ilha da Queimada Grande, has about five snakes per square meter, according to research. Snakes on this Brazilian island are said to be so venomous that they can melt human flesh. This island is the only place on the planet where the golden lancehead viper can be found, and where the world’s most venomous snake, the Bothrops, thrives. The Brazilian government has strictly prohibited visits to Ilha da Queimada Grande due to the extremely high risk for tourists and black market demand for lancehead venom. The mysterious island is known as Ilha da Queimada Grande, and it is reportedly so dangerous that the Brazilian government has made visiting it illegal. The golden lancehead snakes, a pit viper species and one of the Earth’s deadliest serpents, pose a threat to the island. This is without a doubt the most dangerous place on the planet.

Skellig Michael Mountain, Ireland

• Location: The rocky island located just off the western coast of Ireland is one of the most dangerous tourist destinations in the world.

• Character:  Skellig Michael Mountain is home to 600 uneven steps that lead to ancient monasteries, but getting there is a challenge because tourists must take an hour-long boat across rough waters, and in many cases, boats cannot even dock due to high tides. While tourism has increased since this location was featured in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the government has become wary due to rock falls, rough weather, and safety concerns on the island. Every year, only four boat licenses are issued, and only a small number of tourists are permitted to visit Skellig Michael Mountain.

Oymyakon – Experiences An Extreme Climatic Condition

• Location: Experimenting with extreme weather conditions tests one’s endurance, which is why many people visit the remote village of Oymyakon in eastern Siberia, Russia.
• Character: The fact that it is always the coldest inhabited place on the planet makes it dangerous. Oymyakon, also known as the coldest village on the planet, is a terrifyingly dangerous place where not everyone can survive. In 1924, the temperature dropped to 96 degrees below zero Fahrenheit, a record that no other place on Earth has ever set. Even the eyelashes and saliva freeze into painful little needles that prick the face as people walk down the street, so anyone visiting this side of the planet must be brave.

Skeleton Coast – Harsh Climate

• Location: Skeleton Coast, which is both desolate and inhabited, is literally located where the earth ends. Between the old German colonial town of Swakopmund and the Angolan border, the coast stretches for 500 kilometers.

• Character: The name itself suggests the fearsome; it is possibly derived from the animal bones scattered across vast strands and the large number of ships that have wrecked here over the centuries. Day trips along the southern part of the Skeleton Coast are organized by adventure tour operators in Swakopmund, where predators roam the shore. The region was known as “The Land God Made in Anger” by the Bushmen of Namibia’s interior, and it was once referred to as “The Gates of Hell” by Portuguese sailors.

For much of the year, the upwelling of the cold Benguela current causes dense ocean fogs (called cassimbo by Angolans). Winds blow from land to sea, rainfall rarely exceeds 10 millimeters (0.39 in) per year, and the climate is harsh. On the beaches, there is a constant, heavy surf. It was possible to get ashore through the surf in the days before engine-powered ships and boats, but it was impossible to launch from the shore. The only way out was to travel hundreds of kilometers through a marsh that could only be reached via a hot and arid desert.

Conclusion

Our planet is home to many wild and dangerous places, as well as famous tourist destinations where we have always wanted to visit. We hope this list of the world’s most dangerous places helps you better craft your bucket list. Don’t forget to share this with all of your travel companions!