The fastest recorded non-tornadic wind gust on Earth was 231 mph at Antarctica's Mawson Station.
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Geography
Mawson Station in Antarctica recorded an astounding 231 mph (372 km/h) wind gust on July 1, 1972. This event surpassed the previous record of 231 mph set at Mount Washington, USA, in 1934. Antarctica's unique geography and climate conditions contribute to extreme weather phenomena like these powerful winds. Mawson Station remains a hub for studying such intense and fascinating meteorological events.
