Why the Eiffel Tower Grows Taller in a Heatwave
The Eiffel Tower grows taller in summer due to thermal expansion of its iron structure, gaining up to 36 cm in extreme heat.
The Eiffel Tower grows taller in summer due to thermal expansion of its iron structure, gaining up to 36 cm in extreme heat.
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