Argentina Continues To Freeze; Hurricane Lull; U.S. Still Mostly Run On Fossil Fuels; + X-Flare
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Argentina Continues To Freeze
The likes of Argentina and Chile are continuing to shiver, with South America's snow cover maintaining unusually-high levels; record-breaking lows and widespread snows have impacted daily life, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Swaths of Argentina recorded notably low temperatures again Sunday: Santa Rosa del Conlara saw -9C (15.8F), Villa Reynolds hit -8.7C (16.3F), Coronel Suarez -7.1C (19.2F), Azul -6.8C (19.8F), Tandil -6.5C (20.3F), El Palomar -6.0C (21.2F), La Plata -5.2C (22.6F), and Junín -5C (23F).
Snowfall has been unusually heavy and widespread this season and all.
Vast areas of the Andes have posted totals of over 2 m (6.5 ft), Southern Argentina and Chile up to 1.5 m (5 ft), and Brazil's southern states like Rio Grande do Sul have reported up to 30 cm (12 inches).
The extreme cold and snow have put strains on infrastructure. Snow and ice have led to road closures, disrupting travel and logistics. Increased demand for heating has strained power grids, leading to occasional outages.
Agriculture has also been impacted, with frost damage already leading to reduced yields and economic losses. Fruit orchards and vineyards are particularly vulnerable. Likewise, livestock farmers are taking extra measures to protect their animals.
The cold has been felling records in some spots.
Yesterday, Iguazú logged a high of just 8.3C (46.9F), the third lowest daily maximum in its recorded history, rivaling the all-time record set back in 1965. Additionally, this made for the city's fourth consecutive daily high below 10C (50F), an unprecedented feat with the previous record being three consecutive days set during the July of 2000.
Hurricane Lull
The rest of July looks quiet in the Atlantic tropics.
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