Shanay-Timpishka, known as the world's hottest river, is located in the Mayantuyacu region of Peru and can reach temperatures up to 100°C. This phenomenon, previously regarded as myth, was verified by geoscientist Andrés Ruzo in 2011. It is fed by geothermal hot springs, where rainwater is heated as it permeates through the earth’s crust. Ruzo details the extreme heat around the river, reporting immediate burns from contact. Climate scientists note its potential as a glimpse into environmental changes, suggesting implications for understanding climate futures.
The hottest temperature I've measured is 210°F (100°C). It’s hard to physically imagine that much hot water. You stick your hand in, and you will see second or third degree burns in a matter of seconds.
The heat of the air coming off the river is so intense that you can feel it burning in your nose and your lungs.
Complex organisms like us, we don't do well at those high temperatures. We literally start to cook on the bone.
The river boils thanks to fault-fed hot springs. When rain falls on the surrounding area, it gathers into the porous sedimentary rock.
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