1. Vostok Station, Antarctica
Located deep within Antarctica, Vostok Station is the coldest place on Earth with a record low of -128.6°F (-89.2°C). This Russian research base experiences extreme polar night conditions, making it a frozen world of silence and ice.
The dry, thin air and high altitude contribute to its brutal cold. Scientists here brave intense isolation for groundbreaking climate research. It’s a true symbol of Earth’s icy extremes.