8. Dallol, Ethiopia
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Located in a natural depression at the northern-most tip of Ethiopia, lies the town of Dallol. This former mining town has the record for being the hottest place on Earth based on year-round averages, with a constant temperature of around 94.3 °F.
The nearby Dallol volcano has been inactive for almost a century, but there is evidence of constant geothermal activity. Dallol has a humidity of around 60%; the fumes from the hot springs and sulfur pools around guarantee that the region doesn’t cool off, even at night.
The riot of colors from the puddles of lime green water, rust colored crusts and mounds of blue salt make the region simply stunning to the eyes.
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