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It “broke” the record for the highest temperature ever recorded on planet Earth

It “broke” the record for the highest temperature ever recorded on planet Earth

The global average temperature reached new records on Monday 3 July, surpassing 17°C for the first time, sparking new concerns about climate change.

And researchers from the American Centers for Environmental Prediction noted that the temperature reached on Monday 17.01 degrees Celsiuswhere the previous record was 16.92 points – it was set in August 2016.

Monday is believed to be the warmest day since satellite recordings began in 1979, and possibly even since the late 19th century.

Scientists believe that the combination of the weather phenomenon is known as El Nino human influence on carbon dioxide emissionsis the reason for this rise.

The El Niño Southern Oscillation has three different phases: warm, cold, or neutral. It is the strongest variation in the climate system anywhere on Earth.

“The global average surface air temperature of 17°C, for the first time since we have reliable records, is a An important symbolic landmarksaid the climate researcher Leon Simmons.

“Now that the warmer phase of El Niño has begun, we can Expect more daily, monthly and yearly records to break in the next 1.5 years.”

Since the beginning of the year, it is expressed severe concerns To increase the temperatures on land and sea.

After all, the spring heat in Spain and many Asian countries has been followed by sea heat waves in places that don’t usually occur, such as North Sea.

in China register temperatures above 35 degreesStifling conditions also prevail in the US states. It should be noted that the highest temperature recorded for the month of June was recorded in the last month.

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With information from the BBC