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Explainer-France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it?

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Public Discourse · Bluesky · this story as of 11d ago
297 distinct posts / 48h, matching What 224 France 81 Explainer 1
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12d ago like, all the flooding, and the destruction/extinction of species, and the polar vortexes are difficult to explain to people who keep being told by naysayers that "it can't be warming when it's sti… -2.0
11d ago Western Europe heatwave kills thousands Health agencies reported thousands of excess deaths after June’s severe heatwave across Western Europe, including about 3,000 in Île-de-France and 2,000 in … -9.0
11d ago The Paris region was one of the hardest hit in terms of excess deaths during the June heatwave, one of three that swept across France since May. Initial excess death figures from the June heatwave … -7.0
11d ago "A very high excess mortality rate was observed in Ile-de-France over a one-week period in June (between June 22 and 28) during the heatwave,” Santé Publique France said in a report recording 3,000… -9.0
11d ago The rate of deaths in the Paris region during a record-breaking heatwave last month (June 2026) was more than double normal levels, France's health agency said on Friday (July 17). www.france24.com… -3.5
11d ago Despite the horrid heatwave in France, at least I was able to eat a lovely salad without fear. I’ve been gone for two weeks and the country fell into the depths of hell. -4.0
11d ago Wildfires and storms kill at least two in France as heatwave drives excess deaths near Paris 🇪🇺 Full story & more European news → https://www.livefromeurope.eu/tag/e6df3518-a1fc-4925-8286-5d73c884… -6.5
11d ago Two die as violent storms cross France: Two people died as severe storms swept across France on July 16, bringing destructive hail, flooding, and a mini-tornado. In Haute-Vienne, central France, a … -4.0
11d ago lol can't believe France and England's bench are gonna be forced to play in Miami under thunderstorm threat -1.0
11d ago France went the extra mile: we had one fucko in Parliament arguing that voting for assisted suicide was a must, just look at those old people dying in the heat wave -6.0
11d ago Heatwave kills thousands across Europe A June heatwave caused thousands of excess deaths across Europe, including about 3,000 in Île‑de‑France, Santé publique France said, and roughly 2,000 in Bel… -8.0
11d ago France: A homeless mother in Nice faces heatwave risks amid social issues and major infrastructural plans, such as the ... Source: https://www.radionizza.it/nizza24-venerdi-17-luglio-neonata-vive-… -4.5
11d ago Wildfires this week forced evacuations across southern France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece as a Mediterranean heatwave pushed temps past 40°C. Fast-moving fires don't give you packing time — the ba… -5.5
11d ago A late-June European heatwave caused thousands of excess deaths in France, with climate change making such extreme events virtually impossible. -8.0
11d ago France: A June heatwave caused nearly 3,000 deaths in Île-de-France, doubling the typical mortality rate. Context: Extreme heat significantly stresses public health infrastructure and increases th… -4.0
11d ago France: In Nice, a family urgently needs shelter during the heatwave; Monaco promotes new health facilities and commits... Source: https://www.radionizza.it/nizza24-venerdi-17-luglio-neonata-vive-… -3.0
11d ago PS: We (me included) all refer to "the end of June heat wave" It's correction but France, Benelux and England only had a few less hot days early July before they were hit by another less intense b… -2.0
11d ago Two dead after violent thunderstorms leave 53,000 without power in France: At least two people have died as violent thunderstorms struck France overnight, following a prolonged heatwave. The storms… -6.0
11d ago monikaherrmann.bsky.social ↻ textundblog.bsky.social (1/2): French gas-fired power plant shut down due to Mediterranean heat "Due to extreme heat, nuclear power plants in France have already had to -3.5
11d ago As extreme heat pummels the Tour de France, can cycling keep riders safe? theconversation.com/as-extreme-h... -3.0
11d ago Tour de France boss has no time for riders in discussion about heat, start times and proposed calendar changes #TourdeFrance #Cycling #Heatwave #ChristianPrudhomme #ProCycling -2.5
11d ago At least two people died as violent thunderstorms hit ‌France overnight following a prolonged heatwave, and 53,000 households were left without power on Friday, French authorities said. www.reuters… -5.0
11d ago thought someone was trying to fry an egg on this bridge in #Paris #heatwave #France #food +3.0
11d ago France experienced historic drought, extreme heat, tornadoes, giant hail, and a rare "Cloud Tsunami" in less than 72 hours. In our latest Substack article, we examine how these extraordinary event… ×2 -4.0
11d ago Reuters asked me about the impact of the current heatwave on France's power generation : -2.0
11d ago [NYT] AS BLAZES SPREAD NEAR PARIS, EXTREME HEAT IS CHANGING HOW FRANCE FIGHTS FIRES -3.5
11d ago #extreme heat #fire #forest fires #France #heat #Paris 🌐 www.newsmart.ch -5.0
11d ago During the heatwave, France discovered that clay walls keep buildings cool and suddenly felt like a genius. Meanwhile, Africa has been using these techniques for centuries. 🙃 -3.0
11d ago 16.07.2026 France 'The A72 highway was closed north of Saint-Etienne this evening following the passage of the tornado that overturned two heavy goods vehicles.' KeraunosObs [x] #FossilFuels #… -4.0
11d ago France: Heatwave warnings persist on the Côte d'Azur. In Nice, a family with a premature baby struggles for emergency ... Source: https://www.radionizza.it/nizza24-venerdi-17-luglio-neonata-vive-i… -7.5

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The colored bar shows position on the scale. Emotion badge uses Plutchik's 8 primary emotions: joy, trust, fear, surprise, sadness, disgust, anger, anticipation.
T2 Explainer-France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it? weather_severe_storm yahoo.com curious, informative, eerie
-3.2
surprise
T3 France firestorm phenomenon: monster clouds that spawn lightning and new blazes weather_severe_storm scmp.com terrifying, ominous, explosive
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fear
T3 Explainer-France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it? weather_severe_storm wsau.com astonished, curious, concerned
-3.2
surprise
T3 Explainer-France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it? weather_severe_storm whtc.com curious, unsettled, awed
-3.2
surprise
T3 Explainer-France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it? weather_impact kelo.com curious, intrigued, unsettled
-3.2
surprise
T3 Explainer-France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it? weather_severe_storm whbl.com curious, eerie, informative
-3.2
surprise
T3 France wildfires create rare 'fire cloud' near Bordeaux — what is it? ⚖ Contested weather_severe_storm indiatimes.com bizarre, ominous, curious
-5.4
surprise
T3 Explainer-France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it? | 100.7 MIX-FM | Today's Hit Music weather_forecast mymixfm.com curious, uneasy, fascinated
-3.2
surprise
T3 Explainer-France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it? weather_forecast wiky.com curious, uneasy, fascinated
-3.2
surprise
T3 France has seen its first 'fire-cloud' - but what is it? weather_severe_storm rte.ie curious, ominous, inquisitive
-3.6
surprise
T3 Explainer-France has seen its first 'fire-cloud'. What is it? | HOT 96 | The Tri State's #1 Hit Music Station weather_severe_storm hot96.com curious, awed, concerned
-3.2
surprise