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| Wasalia, AK |
While confused and deluded MAGA-types gawked at weapons of war on the streets and in the skies of DC, Anchorage, Alaska recorded 90℉ temperature at 5pm for the first time in history. Experts quickly pointed to climate change as the reason for the record heat in Alaska's largest city. Anchorage is located about 350 miles south of the Arctic circle. Anchorage is experiencing an unprecedented heat wave; higher than average temperatures occurred everyday in June, which usually has an average of 67 degrees. The record temperature on July 4th shattered the previous high of 85℉ set in 1969. Hot and dry conditions caused city officials to cancel a fireworks display due to extreme fire hazard. The normally cool city could suffer even higher temperatures as the holiday weekend continues.
More than 100 wildfires were burning in the Arctic Circle in June. Arctic ocean water temperatures are up to 10℉ higher than normal. The hot water has affected sea birds and marine life; mass mortality events are now increasingly common. Dozens of towns in Alaska are now or will soon be in need of relocation from eroding land and rising oceans.
The lack of sea ice in the Bering Sea is contributing to the baking of Alaska. Enjoy!
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