What can grow by 15cm in the summer in France?

The hot weather in the summer causes the metal of Eiffel Tower to gain heat and expand. Eiffel tower is named after the engineer who built it: Gustave Eiffel. Over its 133-year history, the famous Eiffel Tower in France has gotten taller.



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How long does the Eiffel Tower stretch in the heat of summer, and why? About 15cm/6 inches, because iron expands with heat.

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It is especially known for its height, standing at a remarkable 18 metres tall! Here's a fact that will amaze the kids: Did you know that the Eiffel tower can grow even taller? In the summer, this famous tower can grow up to 15 cm taller!

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The tower's metal contracts in the winter and expands in the summer allowing the tower to change in size throughout the year. The Eiffel Tower's height can change by up to 15 cm. This happens because puddled iron, which the Tower is made out of, is sensitive to the variations in temperature.

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The Eiffel Tower is the eldest. The tallest tower is Burj Khalifa (828 metres) and the shortest is the Bratislava UFO (95 metres).

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Contrary to popular beliefs, the Tower's nightly illumination, it's golden glow, only represents about 4% of the monument's annual energy expenses.

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Here's a fact that will amaze the kids: Did you know that the Eiffel tower can grow even taller? In the summer, this famous tower can grow up to 15 cm taller! How does this happen? Heat gain causes matter (solid, liquid and gas) to expand.

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According to Meteo France, the average house is struck by lightning once in every 800 years, whereas the Eiffel Tower is struck by lightning 10 times per year. As the tower is such a pronounced object it effectively acts as a giant lightning rod and is often struck by lightning.

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In fact, the Tower has been repainted for over 130 years, about once every 7 years. So if it is repainted, the Eiffel Tower can last... forever.

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What Are the 11 Most Interesting Facts About the Eiffel Tower?
  • It Was Designed by Gustave Eiffel. ...
  • It Took 22 Months to Complete. ...
  • The Eiffel Tower Is Made of Iron. ...
  • The Eiffel Tower Has Three Floors. ...
  • It's as heavy as an Entire Freight Train. ...
  • The Eiffel Tower Has to be Repainted Every 7 Years.


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Metal absorbs the heat, causing the Eiffel Tower to grow by 6.75 inches. On the other hand, it shrinks during the winter due to thermal contraction caused by freezing weather. So, the Tower shrinks between six and seven inches, depending on the weather conditions.

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