Darkest Corners: 9 Places Around The World That Are Dangerous

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Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

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Death Valley, California, USA

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Chernobyl, Ukraine

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Svalbard, Norway

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Mount Washington, New Hampshire, USA

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Gobi Desert, Mongolia and China

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Niger Delta, Nigeria

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