The press service of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute reported that scientists recorded the highest winter temperature in the history of regular observations at the coldest point on Earth. On August 6, 2024, the thermometer at the Vostok Station in Central Antarctica showed -34.2°C. In contrast, on the same day last year, the temperature at the station was significantly lower, at -82.3°C.
Temperatures at Vostok Station are among the most extreme on the planet, requiring thermometers with a specialized scale ranging from -100 to +20°C for accurate measurement. Traditionally, July and August are the coldest months of the year in Central Antarctica, with an average multiyear temperature of -66.6°C in July and -67.6°C in August. In July 1983, the station recorded the lowest absolute temperature on the planet at -89.2°C.
The temperature changes at the station support the evidence of global warming. Nevertheless, experts believe that Antarctica will remain a continent with extremely low temperatures for hundreds of years to come.
Reuters has reported that the New Zealand government has announced a nearly threefold increase in fees for foreign tourists. Starting October 1st, the entry fee to the country will be 100 New Zealand dollars, equivalent to approximately 62 US dollars
The press service of the Russian Ministry of Economic Development has reported that, according to Rosstat, Russian hotels, sanatoriums, and other accommodation facilities welcomed 9.99 million guests in July of this year
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