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Firefighters have observed fire whirls on the north side of the York Fire.

Spinning ‘Fire Whirls’ Tear Through the Mojave Desert Amid California’s Largest Wildfire This Year

The dangerous columns of fire can rapidly change direction and spread embers over long distances

Phoenix, Arizona recorded temperatures of 110 degrees Fahrenheit and above for 31 days in a row.

July Was Likely Earth’s Hottest Month on Record

With El Niño and human-caused climate change expected to bring more heat in the future, scientists say July’s extreme temperatures could soon be surpassed

A diver swims around a coral reef in Key West, Florida, on July 14, 2023. Coral reefs in the Florida Keys are at risk of bleaching and death because of very hot water temperatures this summer.

Water Temperatures Hit ‘Hot Tub’ Levels in the Florida Keys

A buoy in Manatee Bay recorded 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday evening, as coral reefs suffer

Flames reach the Greek village of Gennadi, where residents stand on roofs to try to save their homes with water hoses.

Greece Is on Fire, Forcing Its Largest-Ever Evacuation From Flames

Blazes on three popular vacation islands have led thousands of people to flee the area amid a massive heat wave

Alessandro Rotta Loria and a student in his lab walk through a train tunnel beneath the Chicago Loop.

Chicago May Be Slowly Sinking Because of ‘Underground Climate Change’

The ground beneath the Windy City is shifting as heat escapes from buildings and transit systems, posing a threat to infrastructure, a study finds

The sun sets during a record heat wave in Tempe, Arizona, on July 18, 2023.

From Japan to Louisiana to Rome, Here Are Ten Heat Records Earth Has Broken Since June

As the planet clocks the warmest June ever, here’s a list of temperature marks that fell this summer

July 4, 2023 was the Earth's hottest day ever, breaking the record set one day earlier. The heat continued into Wendsday, July 5.

Earth Faces Hottest Day Ever Recorded—Three Days in a Row

Researchers attribute the sweltering heat to a combination of human-caused climate change and El Niño, which has a global warming effect

Like humans, animals are trying to stay cool amid heat waves.

Why Are Squirrels ‘Splooting’ on Hot Days?

This adorable behavior helps the rodents cool down, especially as extreme heat sweeps the planet

A resident and his dog sunbath at Zilker Park on June 27, 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Heat Wave Gripping the Southern U.S. Will Spread This Week

Some areas may face a heat index as high as 120 degrees

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