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Extreme Weather

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    The Fastest Wind Speed Ever Recorded on Earth Reached 318 Miles Per Hour

    This record was set during Tropical Cyclone Olivia on Barrow Island, Australia, in 1996. The extreme gusts were measured by an automatic weather station, highlighting the immense power of severe tropical storms.

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    The Driest Place on Earth Has Seen No Rain for Millions of Years

    The Atacama Desert in Chile experiences extreme aridity due to a rain shadow effect and cold ocean currents. Some areas have not recorded rainfall for millions of years, making it a crucial research site for conditions similar to Mars.