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  1. Researchers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory have mapped pavement temperatures in #Phoenix, revealing areas where skin contact can cause severe burns. Using the #ECOSTRESS instrument aboard the ISS, they measured land surface temperatures on June 19, 2024. Asphalt and concrete surfaces reached temperatures of 120°F (49°C), with some areas like Sky Harbor International Airport hitting 140°F (60°C). #earthobservation #ClimateChange #HeatStress
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