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Zwei junge Frauen stehen an einem sonnigen Tag in einem Springbrunnen.
In weiten Teilen des Landes klettert das Thermometer auf über 35°C - wer kann, sucht Abkühlung.
09.07.12, 12:24
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Zwei junge Frauen stehen an einem sonnigen Tag in einem Springbrunnen.

EPAepa03299395 Claire Leatherwood (L) and Lindsay Donaldson (R) cool off in a Georgetown fountain as temperatures surpass the 95 degree Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celcius) mark for the tenth straight day in Washington DC, USA, 07 July 2012. The massive heat w
Der ausgetrocknete Seeboden ist rissig und zeigt die Auswirkungen der Dürre. Im Hintergrund liegen Boote auf dem Trockenen.

dapdA piece of drift wood lies on the cracked mud as boats and docks rest on the bottom in a dry cove at Morse Reservoir in Noblesville, Ind., Friday, July 6, 2012. The reservoir is down nearly 4 feet from normal levels and being lowerer 1 foot every 5
Ein älterer Mann mit Kappe trinkt mit einem Strohhalm aus einer Wasserflasche vor einem Denkmal.

REUTERSWorld War II veteran James Wakefield, 89, of Dayton, Ohio, sips water in the shade during his first visit to the National World War II Memorial, to beat the continuing heat gripping the nations capital Washington July 6, 2012. REUTERS/Larry Down
Ein Junge steht im Washingtoner Denkmalpark unter einem Rasensprenger.

EPAepa03299390 David Chuba cools off in a sprinkler on the National Mall as temperatures surpass the 95 degree Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celcius) mark for the tenth straight day in Washington DC, USA, 07 July 2012. The massive heat wave, which has broken tho
Zwei Verkehrshelfer regeln den Verkehr auf einer Kreuzung.

REUTERSCrossing guards guide motorists though an intersection where traffic signals failed in power outages caused by heavy storms last week in Bethesda, Maryland July 5, 2012. About 600,000 customers from Ohio to Virginia remained without power, six days
Ein Radfahrer trinkt Wasser an einem Stand mit Wasserflaschen, umgeben von Menschen.

REUTERSTourists drink free water given away by the Combined Military Retirees Association of the District of Columbia at the National World War II Memorial as they offer help in beating the continuing punishing heat gripping the nations capital in Washing
Drei junge Männer stehen und sitzen vor einem Haus an einem sonnigen Tag.

dapdFrom left, Ben Pain, Dennis White, and Jack Willis take a break from renovating a residence during a heat wave Thursday, July 5, 2012, on Chicagos south side. Chicago hit 103 degrees as oppressive heat slams the middle of the country with record tempe
Zwei Kinder rennen durch einen künstlichen Nebel an einer Rennstrecke.

REUTERSChildren run through a mist fountain for some relief from the hot weather before practice sessions at the Honda Indy in Toronto, July 6, 2012. Toronto is currently expecting a heat wave where temperatures are expected to reach 36 degrees Celsius (9
Eine Frau kühlt sich an einem heißen Tag an einem Wassersprinkler ab.

REUTERSEscalin Tabera stands at a fountain outside Public School 20 in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York July 7, 2012. The National Weather Service issued excessive heat warnings for cities including Washington, D.C., where temperatures reached
Ein junger Mann schüttet sich Wasser aus einer Plastikflasche über den Kopf.

REUTERSA fire pit crew member dumps water on his head to get relief from the heat wave during the the practice session at the Honda Indy in Toronto, July 6, 2012. REUTERS/Mark Blinch (CANADA - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT)
Eine Gruppe von Männern genießt ein Bad in einem Pool, während einer ins Wasser springt.

dapdTed Georges, of Columbus, Ohio, jumps into a pool from a recreational vehicle as Andrew Florance, left, of Naples, Fla., sprays him while trying to beat the heat before the races in the infield of the Daytona International Speedway auto race in Dayton
Ein Malaienbär ruht sich auf einem Baumstamm aus und streckt die Zunge heraus.

dapdA sun bear reacts to triple-digit temperatures at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Neb., Friday, July 6, 2012. The temperature reached 103 degrees Fahrenheit (39.5 Celsius) Friday. (Foto:Nati Harnik/AP/dapd)
Zwei Kinder spielen an einem heißen Tag mit Wasser aus einem Brunnen.

REUTERSFelix John Fowler, age 5, plays at a fountain outside Public School 20 in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York July 7, 2012. The National Weather Service issued excessive heat warnings for cities including Washington, D.C., where temperatur
Ein Junge spritzt mit einer Wasserpistole.

dapdDaniel Lindenlaub, 11, from Osceola, Ind., aims a stream of water at his cousin Forest Adams during a water gun fight while camping at Mounds State Park, Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Anderson, Ind. Temperatures in parts of Indiana reached over 100 degre
Ein Junge wird von einer Welle im Meer überspült.

REUTERSA boy plays in the ocean at Coney Island in the Brooklyn borough of New York June 30, 2012. Nearly 4 million homes and businesses were without power on Saturday amid a record heat wave in the eastern United States after deadly thunderstorms downed
Mehrere Menschen sitzen und liegen auf Treppenstufen vor einem Polizeiauto.

dapdPeople rest and cool off near the Washington Square park fountain on a hot summer night, Saturday, July 7, 2012, in New York. Temperatures soared into the high 90s Saturday, prompting heat advisories throughout the region. (Foto:John Minchillo/AP/dapd
Ein Mann spielt mit Kindern an einem sonnigen Tag an einem Wasserspielplatz.

REUTERSDon Hayes throws water at CJ Grantham, 10 months old, while playing at the Hamilton Fish Recreation Center, in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York July 7, 2012. The National Weather Service issued excessive heat warnings for cities includi
Ein Mann trinkt ein rotes Getränk aus einer Pedialyte-Flasche.

EPAepa03291290 Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg drinks while sitting in the dugout as his team plays the Atlanta Braves in their MLB baseball game in Atlanta, Georgia USA, 01 July 2012. Strasburg was reported to be suffering from he
Ein Mann springt in ein überfülltes Freibad an einem sonnigen Tag.

REUTERSA man jumps into the pool at the Hamilton Fish Recreation Center, in the Lower East Side neighborhood of New York July 7, 2012. The National Weather Service issued excessive heat warnings for cities including Washington, D.C., where temperatures re
Eine Frau kühlt sich an einem heißen Tag vor einem Ventilator mit Wassersprüher ab.

EPAepa03291802 A woman cools off in front of a mister during blistering heat, before the final round of the AT&T National golf tournament at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, 01 July 2012. EPA/MICHAEL REYNOLDS
Zwei junge Frauen spielen an einem sonnigen Tag mit dem Wasser einer Fontäne.

EPAepa03299397 Claire Leatherwood (L) and Lindsay Donaldson (R) cool off in a Georgetown fountain as temperatures surpass the 95 degree Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celcius) mark for the tenth straight day in Washington DC, USA, 07 July 2012. The massive heat w
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