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These Photos Show How Urban Growth Fuels Extreme Heat

The Southwest is experiencing triple-digit temperatures that could go on for weeks

A massive heat dome across the American Southwest is driving temperatures in Phoenix and Las Vegas to record triple-digit highs. New Maxar satellite photos show how the growth of these cities is contributing to the crushing heat. Illustration: Luca Depardon

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