Toasty Temperatures

The Friday File: The hottest temperature recorded in North America is 56.7C (134.06F) in Death Valley. In Africa and Australia, the mercury hit 55C (131F) in Kebili and Oodnadatta respectively. In Asia, peak heat is 54C (129.2F) in Mitribah, while in South America hotness crested at 48.9C (120.2F) in Rivadavia. In Europe, Athens holds the title at 48C (118.4F) and in Antarctica, Signy Station is balmiest at just 19.8C (67.6F).