Infernal heat scorches Death Valley: Temperatures near world record
California's Death Valley is recognised as one of the hottest places on our planet. The temperature recorded here on Saturday was simply blistering. Although the record has not yet been broken, it is still hard to imagine such infernal heat. And with each passing month, it could get even warmer.
Infernal heat in California's Death Valley. Thermometers registered 54°C. "This is just under 1°C short of the credible world record!" - indicate the Lubuscy Storm Chasers on their Facebook profile. This record belongs to Death Valley and was set on 10 July 2021. At that time, 54°C was recorded here.
Some climate studies point to a different record. It was said to have occurred in Death Valley on 10 July 1913 and stood at 57°C. However, this result is highly controversial and is challenged by many. The most considerable doubts arise because the measurement was not taken according to the modern guidelines of the World Meteorological Organization, which could make it credible.
It turns out that the temperature record in Death Valley could be broken in the coming days. According to the abc30.com portal, as early as next Wednesday, the temperature could exceed 54°C.
Fortunately, the infernal heat from Death Valley does not threaten us, but that does not mean we have no cause for concern. We have just had the hottest year.
We gained an additional 26 warm days
An international team of scientists confirmed that 2023 was the hottest year on record. Unfortunately, the first half of this year maintains this trend. A report by organisations studying extreme weather phenomena, including Climate Central, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, and World Weather Attribution, clearly indicates that almost 80 percent of the population experienced more hot days.
In the past year – breaking heat records – the average Earth resident experienced 26 more days of exceptionally high temperatures than would have occurred without climate changes caused by human activity, scientists emphasise.
The number of warm days in different parts of the globe varies. In some countries, it is two or three weeks warmer per year. In contrast, in others, there are already 120 additional days of higher temperatures (this is the case in Colombia, Indonesia, and Rwanda, among others).
