Posted on 07/22/2022 2:19:05 PM PDT by Libloather
(CNN) - It’s so hot across the globe, roads and roofs are melting.
The deadly heat waves of the last week have sparked strange infrastructural events around the world as millions endure searing temperatures that are still on the rise.
The heat-related events also speak to aging infrastructures worldwide, most of which – roads, bridges, railroads, buildings – are not prepared for the sweltering conditions as of late.
So how hot has it been, exactly? Well…
It’s so hot, the runway at a London airport melted
The United Kingdom saw its hottest day on record Tuesday, when temperatures breached 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit).
It’s been so hot that a runway at London Luton Airport on the capital’s outskirts had to be closed off as it melted in the heat.
“Flights are temporarily suspended to allow for an essential runway repair after high surface temperatures caused a small section to lift,” the airport tweeted Monday.
Heat causes materials to expand and crack when temperatures rise, according to the Pennsylvania State University College of Engineering – concrete and asphalt, found on runways and roads, are no exception.
It’s so hot, a museum roof melted in China
A heat wave has now engulfed half of China, affecting more than 900 million people – or about 64% of the population. All but two northeastern provinces in China have issued high-temperature warnings, with 84 cities issuing their highest-level red alerts last week.
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But in Texas, the heat cracks it. Then, it buckles. I've seen road buckles in both asphalt and concrete that was like running over a 6" curb.
BTTT
https://www.drroyspencer.com/latest-global-temperatures/
June 2022 global temperature .06 degrees above 30 year average
We were told that with GlowBullWarning the seas would rise and wipe out the coast lines. Now with this heat wave what do we see? Droughts and receding water lines.
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