El Valle de la Muerte, en el desierto de Mojave, estuvo cerca, pero no superó la temperatura más alta en la Tierra

July 17, 2023 - por Univision.

Clint Johnson, de Pleasant Hill, California y Melanie Anguay, de Las Vegas, posaron frente al 'termómetro' digital localizado en el centro de visitantes de Furnace Creek, en el Valle de la Muerte. Se trata de uno de los lugares más calientes del planeta y este domingo la región seguía afectada por la ola de calor. ¿La temperatura? Ahí lee 133 F, 56 C. Crédito: RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images

A tourist looks out in the distance during a heat wave in Death Valley National Park in Death Valley, California, on July 16, 2023. Tens of millions of Americans braced for more sweltering temperatures Sunday as brutal conditions threatened to break records due to a relentless heat dome that has baked parts of the country all week. By the afternoon of July 15, 2023, California's famous Death Valley, one of the hottest places on Earth, had reached a sizzling 124F (51C), with Sunday's peak predicted to soar as high as 129F (54C). Even overnight lows there could exceed 100F (38C). (Photo by Ronda Churchill / AFP) (Photo by RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images)

Los turistas fueron advertidos de las condiciones del clima. De hecho, en gran parte de los parques nacionales del sur de Los Ángeles, se limitó el acceso a las cimas, para evitar emergencias. Crédito: RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images

Un golpe de calor puede causar la muerte en personas con las defensas disminuidas. Además, si están caminando solos, pueden desorientarse.

TOPSHOT - A heat advisory sign is shown along US highway 190 during a heat wave in Death Valley National Park in Death Valley, California, on July 16, 2023. Tens of millions of Americans braced for more sweltering temperatures Sunday as brutal conditions threatened to break records due to a relentless heat dome that has baked parts of the country all week. By the afternoon of July 15, 2023, California's famous Death Valley, one of the hottest places on Earth, had reached a sizzling 124F (51C), with Sunday's peak predicted to soar as high as 129F (54C). Even overnight lows there could exceed 100F (38C). (Photo by Ronda Churchill / AFP) (Photo by RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images)

A través de la autopista 190 los conductores fueron advertidos pues las altas temperaturas pueden reventar las llantas que no están en buen estado. Crédito: RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images

TOPSHOT - A heat advisory sign is shown at Furnace Creek Visitor Center during a heat wave in Death Valley National Park in Death Valley, California, on July 16, 2023. Tens of millions of Americans braced for more sweltering temperatures Sunday as brutal conditions threatened to break records due to a relentless heat dome that has baked parts of the country all week. By the afternoon of July 15, 2023, California's famous Death Valley, one of the hottest places on Earth, had reached a sizzling 124F (51C), with Sunday's peak predicted to soar as high as 129F (54C). Even overnight lows there could exceed 100F (38C). (Photo by Ronda Churchill / AFP) (Photo by RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images)

Los visitantes del centro Furnace Creek fueron invitados a dejar de caminar a las 10:00 de la mañana del domingo, pues luego podrían sufrir descompensaciones de salud. Crédito: RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images

Tourists walk back to their vehicle at Zabriskie Point during a heat wave in Death Valley National Park in Death Valley, California, on July 16, 2023. Tens of millions of Americans braced for more sweltering temperatures Sunday as brutal conditions threatened to break records due to a relentless heat dome that has baked parts of the country all week. By the afternoon of July 15, 2023, California's famous Death Valley, one of the hottest places on Earth, had reached a sizzling 124F (51C), with Sunday's peak predicted to soar as high as 129F (54C). Even overnight lows there could exceed 100F (38C). (Photo by Ronda Churchill / AFP) (Photo by RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images)

Algunas personas no estaban preparadas para este tipo de temperatura, pues se presentaron al Valle de la Muerte vistiendo de negro, el color que menos se recomienda. Crédito: RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images

Scott Hughes, of Swansea, Wales, UK, takes a selfie next to a digital display of an unofficial heat reading at Furnace Creek Visitor Center during a heat wave in Death Valley National Park in Death Valley, California, on July 16, 2023. Tens of millions of Americans braced for more sweltering temperatures Sunday as brutal conditions threatened to break records due to a relentless heat dome that has baked parts of the country all week. By the afternoon of July 15, 2023, California's famous Death Valley, one of the hottest places on Earth, had reached a sizzling 124F (51C), with Sunday's peak predicted to soar as high as 129F (54C). Even overnight lows there could exceed 100F (38C). (Photo by Ronda Churchill / AFP) (Photo by RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images)

Vestido de negro, de arriba a abajo, el turista británico Scott Hughes se tomó la foto junto al termómetro del centro Furnace Creek, cuando marcaba 130 F, 54 C.
Crédito: RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images

TOPSHOT - A protestor stands next to a digital display of an unofficial heat reading at Furnace Creek Visitor Center during a heat wave in Death Valley National Park in Death Valley, California, on July 16, 2023. Tens of millions of Americans braced for more sweltering temperatures Sunday as brutal conditions threatened to break records due to a relentless heat dome that has baked parts of the country all week. By the afternoon of July 15, 2023, California's famous Death Valley, one of the hottest places on Earth, had reached a sizzling 124F (51C), with Sunday's peak predicted to soar as high as 129F (54C). Even overnight lows there could exceed 100F (38C). (Photo by Ronda Churchill / AFP) (Photo by RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images)

Un activista que prefirió no identificarse se paró junto al termómetro impreciso y desde ahí envió sus mensajes: “Feliz día de muerte” y “Esta es la emergencia climática”. Crédito: RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images

A woman stands near a digital display of an unofficial heat reading at Furnace Creek Visitor Center during a heat wave in Death Valley National Park in Death Valley, California, on July 16, 2023. Tens of millions of Americans braced for more sweltering temperatures Sunday as brutal conditions threatened to break records due to a relentless heat dome that has baked parts of the country all week. By the afternoon of July 15, 2023, California's famous Death Valley, one of the hottest places on Earth, had reached a sizzling 124F (51C), with Sunday's peak predicted to soar as high as 129F (54C). Even overnight lows there could exceed 100F (38C). (Photo by Ronda Churchill / AFP) (Photo by RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images)

Cerca del mediodía, la temperatura marcaba los 131 F y una visitante al lugar fue a comprobarlo. Crédito: RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images

Shaun Slack, of Rhinelander, Wisconsin, takes a drink of water outside Furnace Creek Visitor Center during a heat wave in Death Valley National Park in Death Valley, California, on July 16, 2023. Tens of millions of Americans braced for more sweltering temperatures Sunday as brutal conditions threatened to break records due to a relentless heat dome that has baked parts of the country all week. By the afternoon of July 15, 2023, California's famous Death Valley, one of the hottest places on Earth, had reached a sizzling 124F (51C), with Sunday's peak predicted to soar as high as 129F (54C). Even overnight lows there could exceed 100F (38C). (Photo by Ronda Churchill / AFP) (Photo by RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images)

Desde Wisconsin, Shaun Slack intentaba manejar las altas temperaturas tomando mucha agua. Crédito: RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images

National Park Service Ranger Gia Ponce walks near a digital display of an unofficial heat reading at Furnace Creek Visitor Center during a heat wave in Death Valley National Park in Death Valley, California, on July 16, 2023. Tens of millions of Americans braced for more sweltering temperatures Sunday as brutal conditions threatened to break records due to a relentless heat dome that has baked parts of the country all week. By the afternoon of July 15, 2023, California's famous Death Valley, one of the hottest places on Earth, had reached a sizzling 124F (51C), with Sunday's peak predicted to soar as high as 129F (54C). Even overnight lows there could exceed 100F (38C). (Photo by Ronda Churchill / AFP) (Photo by RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images)

Gia Ponce, una de las ‘rangers’ de parques nacionales, estuvo dialogando con los turistas, explicándoles también la importancia de protegerse. Crédito: RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images

TOPSHOT - National Park Service Rangers Gia Ponce (L) and Christina Caparelli are photographed by Ranger Nicole Bernard next to a digital display of an unofficial heat reading at Furnace Creek Visitor Center during a heat wave in Death Valley National Park in Death Valley, California, on July 16, 2023. Tens of millions of Americans braced for more sweltering temperatures Sunday as brutal conditions threatened to break records due to a relentless heat dome that has baked parts of the country all week. By the afternoon of July 15, 2023, California's famous Death Valley, one of the hottest places on Earth, had reached a sizzling 124F (51C), with Sunday's peak predicted to soar as high as 129F (54C). Even overnight lows there could exceed 100F (38C). (Photo by Ronda Churchill / AFP) (Photo by RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images)

A Ponce y su colega Christina Caparelli les tomaron la foto en el termómetro cuando marcaba 132 F. Crédito: RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images

A heat advisory sign is shown along US highway 190 during a heat wave in Death Valley National Park in Death Valley, California, on July 16, 2023. Tens of millions of Americans braced for more sweltering temperatures Sunday as brutal conditions threatened to break records due to a relentless heat dome that has baked parts of the country all week. By the afternoon of July 15, 2023, California's famous Death Valley, one of the hottest places on Earth, had reached a sizzling 124F (51C), with Sunday's peak predicted to soar as high as 129F (54C). Even overnight lows there could exceed 100F (38C). (Photo by Ronda Churchill / AFP) (Photo by RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images)

Este lunes 17 de julio, el Servicio Nacional Meteorológico de Estados Unidos confirmó que el récord de temperatura más alta en el planeta no fue roto y tampoco estuvo tan cerca. La temperatura máxima del domingo fue de 128F, unos 5 grados menos que lo que muestran las fotos. Crédito: RONDA CHURCHILL/AFP via Getty Images

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