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Why is Argentina facing a heatwave like no other in its history?
The early days of March have seen record-breaking temperatures in parts of Argentina. Experts say that while the La Nina weather phenomenon has driven the heatwave, climate change may be making matters worse
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What is happening?
The three months from November to the end of January were the warmest such period since 1961, according to the weather service.
In February, Argentina issued health warnings in several provinces under the worst heat wave in decades, with temperatures close to 40 Celsius.
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Why is this happening?
Two words – La Nina.
The cooling of the central Pacific that changes weather worldwide temporarily has lasted much longer than normal this time.
Argentina’s summer usually runs from December to February.
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