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

Because of their intense heat and radiation, these planets provide scientists with ideal natural laboratories for studying atmospheric chemistry and cloud behavior under extreme conditions.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

ET, after the craft soared back to Earth from space, standing up to intense heat as it hit the planet’s atmosphere.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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

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