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Between a cold winter day and a hot summer day, about how much taller can the Eiffel Tower get from thermal expansion?

Past stat · 2026-08-08 UTC

The answer

Iron expands when heated. Specialists put the tower's seasonal height swing at roughly 12–15 cm between winter cold and summer heat. Uneven sun on one face also makes it lean slightly away from the light.

Correct answer: About 12–15 centimeters

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