Fire, Acid, 50°C Heat: Indian Vlogger Dives Into 'Hell On Earth', The Internet Can't Look Away
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Indian travel vlogger Akash Chaudhary explores Ethiopia's Danakil Depression, a lava-spewing, acid-filled hellscape 125m below sea level—and it's going viral
Our Earth is full of wonders. From beautiful mountains, seas, plains, trees, and scenic landscapes to places that are truly terrifying – our planet has it all. One such place is in Ethiopia and is considered the hottest place on Earth. Surprisingly, this place also lies below sea level. Recently, an Indian content creator visited this extreme location and shared shocking visuals that left people stunned.
Instagram user Akash Chaudhary, who has over 6 lakh followers, is currently in Ethiopia. He has reached one of the most dangerous places in the world called Danakil Depression.
This region is located 125 metres below sea level and experiences extreme heat due to its low elevation. Although the highest recorded temperature on Earth was in Death Valley, California (USA), the Danakil Depression is considered the hottest inhabited place on Earth, with temperatures often soaring above 50°C for most of the year.
The area is filled with salt plains, active volcanoes, and pools of acid and sulphur. Akash has posted several videos from this region on Instagram, and the views look nothing short of otherworldly.
In one of the clips, he mentions how the heat and acidic environment have made the air so harsh that staying for long can cause skin-related issues. In a recently shared video, Akash is seen standing close to an active volcano, with flames visibly erupting from within, a terrifying yet fascinating sight.
All of Akash's videos from the Danakil Depression are going viral. Viewers are flooding the comment sections; some praising his courage and calling him the best travel vlogger for covering such rare places, while others are urging him to stay safe. In another video, he captured the desolate path that leads to the Danakil Depression, showing the barren, cracked land that adds to the eeriness of the region.
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