How Does Altitude Affect Boiled Eggs?
At higher altitudes, the atmospheric pressure is lower, which means that water boils at a lower temperature than at sea level. This means that eggs will cook differently at higher altitudes as they will need to be boiled for a longer period of time to fully cook. Additionally, because of the lower atmospheric pressure, the air pockets inside the eggs will expand more rapidly during cooking, which can result in shells cracking or even exploding. To avoid this, it is recommended to poke a small hole in the rounded end of the egg before boiling to allow steam to escape.