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Heat wave warning systems are often used in countries with frequent heat waves to warn the public and prevent heat-related … “heat” and Google search data that included weather (heat wave, hot weather), medical (heat exhaustion, heat stroke), …
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30 October 2011 - 04 November 2011
Kohala Coast, Hawai'i's Big Island
… for the exchange of ideas and information related to wind, wave, and surge hindcasting and forecasting, including some … The theme session for this workshop is “Improved Wave/Surge Predictions and Coastal Hazards.” Papers dealing … numerical, laboratory, and field studies of wind, wave and surge phenomena in coastal areas; interpretation of …
… This has implications for when to declare official heat related advisories. The research team analyzed … as part of the ongoing Shading Dade citizen science heat monitoring program launched by Florida International … helps scientists get a more realistic picture of the heat experience in the city. In Miami, heat does not come in …
… climate change affects Americans nationwide. This includes heat. Recently, the Commerce Department’s U.S. Census Bureau released estimates for heat that identifies areas across the country that are socially vulnerable to extreme heat. This data comes at a critical time as many parts of our …
… Administration through the interagency National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) launched Heat.gov , a new website to provide the public and … to understand and reduce the health risks of extreme heat. Heat.gov will provide a one-stop hub on heat and health …
… process for severe weather threats and extreme conditions (heat wave, cold wave, drought, storm surge, avalanches, flooding.) … process for severe weather threats and extreme conditions (heat wave, cold wave, drought, storm surge, avalanches, …
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… techniques. She uses a model of a hypothetical heat wave in Detroit to illustrate the implications of climate … is anticipated to increase the frequency and intensity of heat waves in the Midwest, which could potentially claim …
… from being plunged into darkness in the middle of a heat wave Tuesday night. We’re in a #FlexAlert , California. Do … from being plunged into darkness in the middle of a heat wave Tuesday night. We’re in a #FlexAlert , California. …
… that are generated when an earthquake occurs. The first wave, the 'P' wave, is a very fast moving non-damaging compression wave. The second wave is the 'S' wave or shear wave and it is …
… used to help emergency officials prepare for the next big wave. [...] The game uses a mix of virtual reality headsets, … emergency resources as fires break out. Then a tsunami wave arrives and water floods through some areas of the city. … used to help emergency officials prepare for the next big wave. [...] The game uses a mix of virtual reality headsets, …
… warning to the public of a potential or impending Tsunami wave. In general, notification options fall into 2 … warning to the public of a potential or impending Tsunami wave. In general, notification options fall into 2 …
… California and Japan to better recognize the energy wave and differentiate it from other waves that may trigger a … this better distinguishes what an earthquake-related wave is: in the study the accuracy was over 99% as to what … California and Japan to better recognize the energy wave and differentiate it from other waves that may trigger a …
… the system monitors streams and rivers, measuring wave action, tides, currents, stream levels, streamflow data, … the system monitors streams and rivers, measuring wave action, tides, currents, stream levels, streamflow data, …
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… was issued only about 5 seconds after the  primary ( P ) wave  arrival and approximately 20 seconds before the secondary ( S ) wave arrival. The  P  waves caused strong shaking across the … began initiating responses when they felt the  P  wave arrival. In response to the shaking, some people …
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… it can bring to public administrators. In  the Harlem Heat project , for example, Harlem residents kept sensors in their homes to measure heat and humidity during the summer months, and the data, … it can bring to public administrators. In  the Harlem Heat project , for example, Harlem residents kept sensors in …

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