intense heat

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"The intense heat and radiation split the molecular hydrogen that makes up vast, interstellar gas clouds, quenching its potential to accumulate and turn into new stars."

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

As the skies changed from intense heat to a sudden downpour in the afternoon, only 11 riders emerged to weather the conditions.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

Sabalenka's quarter-final against the 18-year-old Jovic was played in intense heat exceeding 40C, with the Australian Open's heat stress scale hitting the cut-off mark shortly after the conclusion of their match.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Steve Salinas shields from intense heat as he hoses down a neighbors rooftop on Sinaloa Ave. as the Eaton Fire continues to grow, January 8, 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

A few moments later, the intense heat was gone.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone