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Five Factors to Explain the Record Heat in 2023
What caused the year to be so hot? Here is a breakdown of the primary factors that scientists considered. View the full story
Credits: NASA Earth Observatory / Lauren Dauphin
TakenJanuary 13, 2024
Image CreditNASA Earth Observatory / Lauren Dauphin
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