Life in Oymyakon: Surviving the Coldest Inhabited Place on Earth

TLDRThis video explores life in Oymyakon, the coldest inhabited place on Earth, where temperatures reach nearly -70 degrees Celsius. Despite the harsh conditions, the residents have built a thriving community, relying on unique customs and practices to survive.

Key insights

❄️Oymyakon is the coldest inhabited place on Earth, with temperatures reaching nearly -70 degrees Celsius.

🏠The town of Oymyakon is home to a few hundred people, who have adapted to the harsh environment by building wooden houses with deep foundations in permafrost.

🌡️The average mid-winter temperature in Oymyakon is around -50 degrees Celsius, and the town has recorded the world's lowest ever temperature of -67 degrees Celsius.

👥The people of Oymyakon have developed a distinctive culture separate from the historical changes that have affected the rest of the world.

🚰Water is a vital resource in Oymyakon, and the town has a coal-powered boiler house that provides hot water for heating homes.

Q&A

What is the average temperature in Oymyakon?

—The average mid-winter temperature in Oymyakon is around -50 degrees Celsius.

How do the residents of Oymyakon stay warm?

—The residents of Oymyakon stay warm by building wooden houses with deep foundations in permafrost and using a coal-powered boiler house for hot water.

How cold does it get in Oymyakon?

—Oymyakon has recorded the world's lowest ever temperature of -67 degrees Celsius.

How do the people of Oymyakon adapt to the harsh environment?

—The people of Oymyakon have developed a distinctive culture and way of life that allows them to thrive in the extreme cold.

What resources are essential for survival in Oymyakon?

—Water is a vital resource in Oymyakon, and the town has a coal-powered boiler house that provides hot water for heating homes.

Timestamped Summary

00:03Oymyakon is the coldest inhabited place on Earth, where temperatures reach nearly -70 degrees Celsius.

00:15The town of Oymyakon has a few hundred residents who have built wooden houses with deep foundations in permafrost.

00:45Oymyakon has recorded the world's lowest ever temperature of -67 degrees Celsius.

01:01The people of Oymyakon have developed a distinctive culture separate from the rest of the world.

03:36Water is a vital resource in Oymyakon, and the town has a coal-powered boiler house for hot water.

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