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Why is Turpan Basin called "Fire State"?

Turpan Basin in China is hot in summer and is known as "Fire State". The average temperature in June, July and August is available.

Above 30℃, the absolute maximum temperature can reach 47℃. 8℃, which is the highest temperature recorded in China. There is a low mountain composed of east-west red sandstone in the middle of the basin. The rocks on the mountain are exposed, and the summer sun shines on the red sandstone, reflecting red light.

Shooting is like a flame. This is the famous "Flame Mountain" since ancient times. The ancients called it "Huozhou" and said that "the fire clouds are full of mountains, and birds dare not come thousands of miles away." % Turpan Basin is located in the northwest of China. Why is the climate so hot? This is because Turpan basin is the deepest basin in Tianshan area, and its lowest point is below sea level.

155m is the lowest land in China. The mountains around the basin range from 1000 meters to 45 kilometers above sea level. Because Turpan Basin is low-lying, surrounded by high mountains and controlled by subtropical high, it produces high temperature, so the climate is hot and dry, and it is the highest temperature area in China.