intense heat

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The hajj, which involves a series of mostly outdoor rituals over several days, is taking place during intense heat this year.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The impact would have generated intense heat, melting surrounding rock and warming the water for long periods of time.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Adult Joshua trees are more resilient than seedlings, but they can still succumb to intense heat waves and drought.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

This week, Micah Maidenberg reports on the huge challenge that still lies ahead for the Artemis crew: navigating the intense heat of re-entry to Earth’s atmosphere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Not even the homes of the dead were safe as wooden grave markers burst into flames and some marble vaults cracked under the intense heat.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy