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| Cliffs of Moher, Ireland:The Cliffs of Moher are Ireland’s most popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors each year. However, the limestone formations and sheer cliffs make them a dangerous place to visit. There have been 30 confirmed deaths there since 1990. |
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| Mont Blanc, France - Italy border:Mont Blanc is the highest peak in the Alps. The snow-capped mountain attracts 30,000 adventurous climbers each year. However, the inherent difficulty of the climb means that around 100 people die each year while trying to conquer the mountain, making Mont Blanc the most dangerous mountain in Europe. |
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| Krakatoa Volcano, Indonesia:Krakatoa, a volcano in Indonesia's Sunda Strait, once erupted violently, killing 30,000 people, creating a giant ash cloud and devastating tsunamis. Today, Krakatoa is an adventure tourist destination, although it is still active. Scientists warn that when Krakatoa reaches full maturity, it will erupt with as much force as it did in the past. |
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| El Caminito Del Rey, Spain:This dangerous walkway is just a rickety suspension bridge, and its name means "the path of death". Many adventurous tourists come here every year, and many of them have lost their lives. In 2000, a group of friends had a tragic accident here. |
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| Mount Huashan, China:The sacred Mount Huashan in Shaanxi, China has long been a favorite pilgrimage destination for many tourists. Coming here, you will have to walk through one of the most dangerous roads in the world with steep, narrow and winding rocky slopes to reach the top of Mount Huashan. |
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| Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, USA:This dangerous trekking route in Yosemite National Park attracts thousands of visitors every year. This wild natural area is full of dangers, such as rock falls and brown bear attacks. In addition, the difficulty and steepness of this 22.5 km long route also causes many accidents. |
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| Death Valley, California, USA:Death Valley is a tourist attraction known for its surreal landscape and rolling sand dunes. It is the hottest and driest place in the United States, with an average temperature of 48 degrees Celsius. It is no wonder that many tourists have died here. |
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| Boiling Lake, Morne Trois Pitons National Park, Dominica:After a hike through Dominica’s wild rainforest, you’ll reach the island’s most intriguing feature, the Boiling Lake. Formed from a crack in the earth’s crust, the lake’s water is constantly boiling and can spew out dangerously far into the air, making it a dangerous place for many visitors. |
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| Trolltunga, Norway:Trolltunga, the "devil's tongue" in Western Norway, is a popular spot for those who love to check in and live virtual reality. To get here, you can only go through a 11 km long path with a precarious rock ledge. In addition, sitting too close to the cliff to take pictures can also be dangerous for you. Most recently, in 2016, a woman who was absorbed in taking selfies slipped and fell from here. |
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| Devil's Pool, Victoria Falls, Zambia:Right at the top of Victoria Falls, nature has cleverly formed a pool called Devil's Pool. This pool is formed between August and January every year, attracting many adventurous tourists. However, just a small mistake can cause you to be swept away by the water down one of the most majestic waterfalls in the world. |
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| Blue Hole, Red Sea, Egypt:The Blue Hole, a famous sinkhole and a favorite dive site for daredevils, is located north of Dahab in the Red Sea, Egypt. Most of the deaths here have occurred when divers attempted to swim from the sinkhole through an underground cave leading to the surface, making the Blue Hole the most dangerous diving site in the world. |
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| Annapurna, Himalayas, Nepal:Mount Annapurna is the 10th highest mountain on the planet, located in the legendary Himalayas. Although not as famous as Mount Everest, Annapurna is much more difficult to climb and is ranked as the mountain with the highest mortality rate in the world. Conquering Annapurna requires physical and mental endurance to overcome the difficult terrain, snowstorms and constant avalanches here. |
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| Via ferratas, Dolomites, Italy:The historical sites and natural landscapes of the Dolomites offer one of the most beautiful and dangerous hikes in the world. Built during World War I, the route is a series of stairs, tunnels, and suspension bridges that stretch along the mountain range, causing accidents for many visitors. To overcome this route, it is best to never look down. |
Reunion, Indian Ocean:The stunning beaches and crystal clear waters of this French island in the Indian Ocean attract many tourists, especially surfers. Unfortunately, the area is home to a large population of sharks and holds the record for shark attacks. In 2017 alone, there were three attacks near the beach, resulting in two deaths.
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 | | Death Road, Bolivia:Nicknamed Death Road, this is one of the scariest and most dangerous mountain bike rides in the world. With extremely tight turns hugging the mountainside, many people have died here. Despite a new road being built for cars, daredevils still choose to tackle this deadly road. |
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