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How Cold Is Antarctica?

March 27, 2026·12 min·1 clip

Josh explains that Antarctica's record-breaking cold of -128.6°F happens because of weak sunlight, reflective ice, and high elevation.

Host Josh explores why Antarctica is the coldest continent on Earth, explaining how its location at the South Pole, weak sunlight, reflective ice sheets, high elevation, and desert conditions combine to create extreme temperatures. The episode covers temperature ranges from coastal areas to the interior, reveals the coldest recorded temperature on Earth at Vostok Station, and discusses how scientists and animals survive in this harsh environment.

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