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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All my life, I’ve lived within 10 miles from where I was born in DC.
Some Summers are very hot, some Winters very cold. I haven’t seen much difference at all through almost 7 decades.
Evaporative cooler. The high temperature in London is 70 degrees. Fahrenheit. Total hype.
I got sick of the heat. That’s why I live at 5,000 ft.
Gee. Never in my life, ever, ever, have I seen asphalt soften and melt in the sun.
We are doomed, no doubt.
Wait wasn’t it back down to the 70 degree F yesterday?
No kidding - I am guessing the asphalt got sticky.
I love that movie.
Bkmk
And when I was in Wisconsin, it got warm then cold, and the bridge dropped a couple of inches. Weather does things, especially if the structure is under-engineered or poorly made or just old.
Considering the quality of many CCP construction projects, it’s not really surprising about that museum’s roof.
Museum wax, although usually used to hold things in place
Well, they sent us to the States when Kennedy and Khrushchev got in their little tiff. But we went back for a few more years.
That does it. Ship everyone who wants to go to Siberia!
Wait, Russia’s going to have the last laugh!
It is 112* where I am right now streets are fine, roof is fine, cart paths on golf course are fine, ducks and geese are out flapping around in the ponds GEEZE!! These people NEVER STOP with the created chaos people should be getting damn sick of it by now!!
Here in South Jersey we are in the middle of a heat wave. Another 4 days if reports are accurate.
When I was a kid many, many, many years ago, they were frying eggs on the sidewalk. Beach sand would burn your feet.
:) It was a good one! Great balance of humor and tension.
Also known as a swamp cooler - a version of A/C that only works in dry climates. You can make your own (basically air flowing over/through water.
Ain’t that the truth. China builds crap.
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