Some of the most dangerous places in the world are located in the USA, Australia, Thailand, and Russia. These areas are considered so hazardous that they are frequently off-limits to travelers.
Ranked 15th is Brazil’s Snake Island,
also known as Ilha da Queimada Grande. According to Top Fives, the island hasn’t had permanent residents since the early 1900s. Atlas Obscura reports that this island is responsible for a staggering 90 percent of snakebite-related deaths in Brazil.
Sinabung Volcano, located on Indonesia’s Karo plateau,
is an active and hazardous volcano. Approximately 25 miles from the massive Lake Toba, it last erupted in July 2021 and is ranked 14th among the most dangerous places.
The Bermuda Triangle,
infamous for its mysterious and paranormal reputation, has seen numerous boats and aircraft disappear. The triangle’s points are typically identified as Miami, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda.
Tanzania’s Lake Natron
is known for its deadly waters, which are said to petrify animals due to their high toxicity. Despite this, the lake remains a popular breeding ground for flamingos.
Death Valley in California, USA,
holds the record for some of the highest temperatures ever recorded. Often called the hottest place on earth, temperatures there exceeded 55°C last year, placing it 11th on the list of most dangerous locations.
Entering the top ten is the Danakil Depression in Eritrea.
Brilliant Ethiopia describes it as “one of the hottest, lowest, and driest places on the planet.” This harsh landscape includes a collection of salt lakes, acidic springs, and lava lakes.
Despite its small size, Russia’s Valley of Death
is infamous for the animal carcasses scattered throughout. Located on the Kamchatka Peninsula, it is off-limits to tourists due to the lethal gases—carbon disulphide, hydrogen sulphide, carbon dioxide, and sulphur dioxide—emitted by a nearby volcano.
Madidi National Park
in Bolivia may appear to be a tropical paradise, but it is home to numerous deadly plants and animals that pose significant risks to the unwary. Established in the 1990s, the park requires visitors to exercise extreme caution.
Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands
is notorious for the nuclear tests conducted there during the mid-20th century’s arms race. The lingering contamination of the groundwater makes the area uninhabitable.
The Naica Crystal Cave,
also known as the Cave of Crystals, in Naica, Chihuahua, Mexico, is off-limits to tourists due to the extreme temperatures and high humidity levels inside the cave.
Ijen volcano
The competition for the top five most dangerous places starts with the Kawah Ijen volcano in Indonesia, located on Java Island. As with other volcanoes, extreme caution is necessary when approaching or climbing to its crater.
Mount Washington
poses a significant challenge for climbers and is fraught with danger. As one of the highest peaks in the USA, its hazardous weather conditions, the difficulty of the climb, and insufficient preparation can all lead to fatal incidents on the mountain.
Lake Nyos in Cameroon,
situated within a volcanic crater, is notorious for the disaster on August 21, 1986. On that day, the lake released a massive cloud of carbon dioxide that spread across the surrounding area, resulting in the tragic deaths of over 1,000 people.
K’gari in Australia,
formerly known as Fraser Island, is considered dangerous due to various hazards, including dangerous riptides and the frequent presence of sharks and jellyfish in the waters. The island was recently renamed to honor its indigenous heritage.
The Elephant Kingdom in Thailand,
despite its name, was not a sanctuary for elephants. Instead, it offered visitors the opportunity to feed crocodiles from a raft. Due to the extreme risk involved, the attraction was closed in 2016.