The scientific community has confirmed the hypothesis that there is an area on Earth that is completely incompatible with life in any form.
We are talking about the Dallol geothermal field, located in the Danakil Depression of Ethiopia.
The region, located in a volcanic crater, is characterized by high salt concentrations and is known as one of the most extreme places on the planet.
During the day, the air temperature reaches 45 degrees, toxic gases are present in the atmosphere, and boiling water is observed on the surface.
The waters of Dallol are extremely acidic, sometimes with negative pH values. Despite previous speculation about the presence of microorganisms in the area, a study by a Franco-Spanish team led by CNRS biologist Lopez Garcia found no signs of life in the Dallol reservoirs.
This discovery sheds light on the survival limits of biological organisms in extreme conditions and demonstrates that the presence of water on a planet is no guarantee of the existence of life.