thermodynamic temperature
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9 Things That Were Historically Hot in 2021
Though we’re nearly two weeks into 2022, data continues to pour in reminding us just what was hot in 2021. The latest reminder: extreme ocean heat, which set a dubious record. But oceans were far from things trending hot in 2021, though. Before we shut the door completely on last year, we wanted to share…
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Afghan Refugees Are Trapped on a U.S. Base in Qatar Without Air Conditioning Amid 42-Degree Heat
People fleeing Afghanistan following the Taliban’s rapid takeover of the country last week are being housed in conditions U.S. officials are describing as a “living hell” — including suffering through searing temperatures in August in Qatar without any air conditioning.
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This Weather App Will Tell You If Going Outside Will Kill You
Carrot Weather, the customisable weather app known for its whimsical forecasts, rolled out a new update this week that includes reports on whether or not your temperatures in your area are, well, survivable. The app will now show so-called wet bulb readings, a key climate metric.
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Ground Temperatures Reached an Astounding 63 Degrees Celsius in the Pacific Northwest
Air temperatures during record-setting heat wave in the Pacific Northwest were bad enough. But the ground was on a whole other level.