Heat Waves
A heat wave is a prolonged spell of unusually high temperatures that can last several days or weeks, often accompanied by high humidity and minimal cooling at night. In modern contexts, these events are increasingly tied to climate change, amplifying their impact on public health, agriculture, and energy systems, and prompting widespread emergency responses.
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The 2003 European heat wave, one of the deadliest on record, caused over 70,000 excess deaths across the continent, revealing how urban heat islands in cities like Paris can intensify mortality rates by up to 10 times compared to rural areas. This event spurred the creation of the European Heat Health Warning Systems to better protect vulnerable populations.
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