What's the deal with decertifying the 134F world record temperature?

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Furnace Creek, known for its extreme temperatures, is expected to reach 131°F, potentially setting a new world record. The current record of 134°F is considered suspect due to concerns about thermometer placement and measurement accuracy. Historical temperature records highlight the importance of proper equipment location in determining accurate readings. Recent discussions also reference other locations that may rival Furnace Creek for the hottest temperatures on Earth.
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I was reading how the Furnace Creek (great name!) weather station there might hit 131F today - and found out at Wikipedia that the world record temperature measured there (134F) is suspect. If that's the case, then we might be looking at a new world record today! :))
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highest_temperature_recorded_on_Earth#Issues
 
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