intense heat

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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

When a large meteor collides with Earth, it produces intense heat that melts surrounding rock.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 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

The effectiveness of the fly dope ointment wore off after about a half hour—partly because they were sweating profusely from the intense heat.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple