Satellite Finds Highest Land Skin Temperatures on Earth

David J. Mildrexler
Maosheng Zhao
Steven W. Running, University of Montana - Missoula

Abstract

The location of the hottest spot on Earth has undoubtedly been an interesting curiosity for centuries. Even with the advent of the instrumental temperature record around the year 1850, the location of the hottest spot on Earth has continued to be the subject of debate and controversy.