Record heat for the Arctic registered in Verkhoyansk

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On June 20, 2020, in Verkhoyansk, the air temperature rose to 38 above zero, which, according to the World Meteorological Organization, is a new temperature record for the Arctic.

As specified, the experts were convinced that the observations of the experts corresponded to the data of the surrounding stations, and the equipment with which the record was registered was certified by the Yakut department of Roshydromet. Scientists have reported an “exceptional and prolonged heatwave” in the region.

The record was entered into the archive of data on extreme meteorological and climatic events.

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