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Depends when I'm there. I'd rather be there then in Singapore, Quito, Ecuador, or in the Congo in the middle of summer. Plus, I'd take too cold temperatures over too hot temperatures any day of the week.
However, even thats too bitterly cold for me, and almost no precip= almost no snow and that makes me
Not a failure, but definitely didn't pass either.
Quito has average highs in the 60s*F year round...
I'd give it an A since I hate the heat but I do like to grow vegetables, etc.
You hate heat, so you'd rather -100 F instead?
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Depends when I'm there. I'd rather be there then in Singapore, Quito, Ecuador, or in the Congo in the middle of summer. Plus, I'd take too cold temperatures over too hot temperatures any day of the week.
Seriously? Have you ever experienced -100 F (a typical low there in mid-winter)? Do you have any idea how cold that is?
I'll never understand cold lovers. There is absolutely no way Singapore, Quito (LOL!) or even Dallol can compare with the discomfort of Vostok Station.
Depends when I'm there. I'd rather be there then in Singapore, Quito, Ecuador, or in the Congo in the middle of summer. Plus, I'd take too cold temperatures over too hot temperatures any day of the week.
However, even thats too bitterly cold for me, and almost no precip= almost no snow and that makes me
Not a failure, but definitely didn't pass either.
Singapore and the Congo have nothing in common with Quito, Ecuador - except that they are equatorial.
The former 2 are hot and humid, Quito due to very high elevation is a never ending cool and damp climate.
Ironically my ideal equatorial climate is smack-bang in the middle of these, at about 1500 metres or up to 5000 feet above sea level on the equator.
As others have stated, even the hottest places on earth cannot compare to the discomfort and unliveability of Vostok.
Quote me on that or shut up lol. My favorite temps are 70-90, where you don't have to dress up in stupid thick clothes and other rubbish just to stop yourself getting too cold like you do at 50 degrees. Oh yeah I also don't fancy wandering down town with my nose running like it does below 55 degrees.
Depends on the time of year. 55 degrees can feel nice on a sunny day in January or February, but will obviously feel cool in the middle of summer.
Singapore and the Congo have nothing in common with Quito, Ecuador - except that they are equatorial.
The former 2 are hot and humid, Quito due to very high elevation is a never ending cool and damp climate.
Ironically my ideal equatorial climate is smack-bang in the middle of these, at about 1500 metres or up to 5000 feet above sea level on the equator.
As others have stated, even the hottest places on earth cannot compare to the discomfort and unliveability of Vostok.
Yes that's true. I don't think most people would want to live in the worlds hottest place either as both are rather inhospitable and both don't really cater to plants or trees, so both would be equally ugly. Of course Singapore for example does not compare to Vostok because Vostok has life-threatening conditions that could kill you in minutes.
Look, im a HEAT HATER (but that does not mean im a cold lover eventhough my favourite season is winter) and i HATE Singapore, Deat Valley and similar locations weather. But THIS ONE is just unhabitable. Seriously. I dont even think those people in the pic are really in Vostok so lightly dressed... come on!!! -100 F????? Thats insane. But worst part is 6 month of night???
If you like cold weather go to, like, i dont know, Moscow or something, or even go to Canada or Finland or Norway or some of those northern cold places, but this is just insane.
If i could, i ll rate it with a Z. But i only put an F since its the lower rating.
Its interesting, though, to think in the people that live there, how do they do it? how can they cope with the 6 months nights and the unberable cold????
Its interesting, though, to think in the people that live there, how do they do it? how can they cope with the 6 months nights and the unberable cold????
I'm pretty sure people only live there in order to do research. I'm guessing they are only there temporarily, too. It's not like me deciding to move to Antarctica to start a new life.
I'm pretty sure people only live there in order to do research. I'm guessing they are only there temporarily, too. It's not like me deciding to move to Antarctica to start a new life.
But what if people live there for like a year or more? do they spend the whole year inside their houses? do they never go out?
I would get depressed after a month there to be honest. Probably kill myself.
But what if people live there for like a year or more? do they spend the whole year inside their houses? do they never go out?
I would get depressed after a month there to be honest. Probably kill myself.
Vostok Station would be more challenging being inland and colder, but this is what life is like on the British bases down there - seems they try their best to make it feel as normal as possible: Antarctic Experiences - British Antarctic Survey
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come on!!! -100 F????? Thats insane. But worst part is 6 month of night???
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