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16Jun 21
Doctors warn of pavement burns during extreme heat wave in U.S. West

Doctors warn of pavement burns during extreme heat wave in U.S. West

An extreme heat wave in the Southwest is pushing temperatures over 115 degrees in Las Vegas and Phoenix. Health officials warn that hot asphalt and sidewalks will blister skin. Forecasters are calling this event “rare, dangerous and deadly.” Climate change and urbanization is making heat waves a growing concern. Scorching surfaces can reach 180 degrees…

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Wild weather is both scary and fascinating. Nature is a recipe of wind, water, and temperature that can transform easily into weather that is not only powerful, but often damaging. In the Wild Weather series, readers will learn the causes and effects of 10 different wild weather events that happen around the globe. Then get some tips on how to prepare for them and stay safe.

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