Lightning Hits Eiffel Tower Amid Deadly Heatwave
#EiffelTower #HeatwaveThe Eiffel Tower was struck by lightning during a violent Paris thunderstorm. The event occurred amid a record-breaking European heatwave with over 40°C temperatures and 1,000 excess deaths, described as the worst ever by the WHO. read more
Eiffel Tower grows 15 centimetres in heatwave
#EiffelTower #ThermalExpansionThe Eiffel Tower grows up to 15 cm taller during summer heatwaves due to thermal expansion of its puddled iron. This phenomenon, caused by atomic agitation in metals, makes the Paris landmark act like a giant thermometer, visibly responding to temperature changes. read more
#France #EiffelTower
Three men under investigation in France for committing ‘psychological violence’ after placing coffins at the Eiffel Tower, a Paris landmark. Motive unclear, but incident caused disruption and emotional distress among workers and visitors. Investigations ongoing ahead of the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. read more
#AnoukGarnier #EiffelTower
Elite athlete Anouk Garnier, 33, breaks the world record by climbing the Eiffel Tower using a 110m-long rope, surpassing the previous 90m record. Garnier's feat demanded extreme strength and set a new benchmark for rope climbing. read more