As the iron structure heats up in the sun, its metal expands, causing the tower’s height to increase. This is a natural phenomenon, as the tower shrinks back to its winter height when temperatures drop.
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Nov.14, 2025 – The Eiffel Tower can grow six inches taller in the summer due to thermal expansion
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