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Earth at Farthest Distance From Sun-Why the Heat Wave?
Description: The eastern United States is broiling in a dangerous heat wave, with temperatures in some cities shooting above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). Yet this week Earth is farther away from the sun than the planet will be at any other time during 2010. [Source: National Geographic News]
URL: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/07/100707-aphelion-heat-wave-earth-sun-science-weather-nation/
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Source: National Geographic News
Publish Date: 7/7/2010
Reading Level: Basic
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