What is a Polar Vortex?
The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of the Earth's poles. It ALWAYS exists near the poles, but weakens in summer and strengthens in winter. The term "vortex" refers to the counterclockwise flow of air that helps keep the colder air near the Poles.
If you're not crazy about the current polar vortex we're experiencing, you definitely won't want to live in any of these locations as they have recorded the lowest temperatures ever! According to Science Focus, here are the 10 coldest places in the world:
Coldest Places to Live:
1. Dome Fuji, Antarctica - Coldest Recorded Temperature: -135.76°F (-93.2°C)
2. Vostok Research Station, Antarctica - Coldest Recorded Temperature: -128.56°F (-89.2°C)
3. Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station, Antarctica - Coldest Recorded Temperature: -117.04°F (-82.8°C)
4. Dome Argus, Antarctic Plateau - Coldest Recorded Temperature: -116.5°F (-82.5°C)
5. Mount McKinley, Alaska - Coldest Recorded Temperature: -100.84°F (-73.8°C)
6. Verkhoyansk, Russia - Coldest Recorded Temperature: -93.64°F (-69.8°C)
7. Klinck research station, Greenland - Coldest Recorded Temperature: -92.92°F (-69.4°C)
8. Oymyakon, Russia - Coldest Recorded Temperature: -90.04°F (-67.8°C)
9. North Ice, Greenland - Coldest Recorded Temperature: -86.98°F (-66.1°C)
10. Snag, Yukon, Canada - Coldest Recorded Temperature: -80.86°F (-62.7°C)
Staying Warm:
Sure, you can easily cut the chill by turning up the heat a few degrees. While this is effective if you've got a furnace that works properly, it can cause your energy bill to rise. Plus, a furnace that's already working super hard in temperatures like we're experiencing, pushing it to work harder can cause functionality problems. So here's a few other great ways to stay warm during this polar vortex!Bundle Up in Layers
You lose heat through conduction whenever your body comes into direct contact with something cold, like when you sit on chilly ground or walk out into the blistering cold wind. Wind steals your body heat through convection. But you can insulate yourself against both types of heat loss by wearing layers. Lots and lots of layers! Bundle up, and don't forget a hat - after all, a person loses 7 -10 percent of their body heat through their head.
Eat Plenty & Stay Hydrated
Not only does warm drinks and food help to keep you warm from within, but consuming more calories than you're burning will help your body handle the cold better as well. The body requires foods that raise the blood pH in order to maintain proper body temperature, such as protein and fat. Since it is winter, try foods that raise your blood pH, like meat, fish, eggs, nuts, and high fat dairy. These foods will help balance your blood pH and may make you feel warmer. Staying hydrated is also key. Your body will tolerate the cold much better if food and water balance are maintained.
Wanna Snuggle?
An enjoyable way to stay warm is to snuggle up with the ones you love. Sharing body heat is a great way to prevent heat loss between two people. Your body's natural response to being cold is to shiver to create friction, therefore creating heat. Children under age 2 have not developed the ability to shiver to raise their body temperatures, and people over age 60 are less able to generate heat through shivering. So spend the day with your children, grandparents, and even your pets and enjoy a nice day indoors snuggling! Movie and popcorn, anyone?
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