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Europe's heat waves scorch 80 million with 40 C heat

Europe's heat waves scorch 80 million with 40 C heat
Phys.org Thursday 20 August 2026, 19:40 UTC 1 min read
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Europe's deadly, record-breaking summer heat waves sent temperatures above 40°C (104°F) in areas inhabited by 80 million people from mid-June to mid-August, according to official data analyzed by AFP, with many of those areas not used to such hot weather.

Europe's deadly, record-breaking summer heat waves sent temperatures above 40°C (104°F) in areas inhabited by 80 million people from mid-June to mid-August, according to official data analyzed by AFP, with many of those areas not used to such hot weather.
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