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Displaying 120 of about 221 results… CNES says that the simultaneous acquisition of wind and wave measurements by the two instruments constitutes a … CNES says that the simultaneous acquisition of wind and wave measurements by the two instruments constitutes a …
… It really highlights the richness of the seismic wave field and suggests we are reaching a new level of … It really highlights the richness of the seismic wave field and suggests we are reaching a new level of …
… of conditions due to climate change, such as change in heat waves’ duration, was also taken into account. The … of conditions due to climate change, such as change in heat waves’ duration, was also taken into account. The …
… the frequency and severity of extreme weather - including heat waves, flooding, storms and drought - are the most … the frequency and severity of extreme weather - including heat waves, flooding, storms and drought - are the most …
… because concrete and asphalt absorb and release daytime heat more slowly overnight compared with outlying rural … temperatures for city dwellers. This is known as the urban heat island effect. There are even suggestions that … have boosted night-time temperatures by reducing how much heat can escape the surface layers of the atmosphere to …
… has modified the likelihood and intensity of this cold wave. Main findings: Extreme cold such as experienced during … has modified the likelihood and intensity of this cold wave. Main findings: Extreme cold such as experienced during …
… agriculture New approaches to assess future extreme events Heat waves and health risks Roundtable sessions: About … agriculture New approaches to assess future extreme events Heat waves and health risks Roundtable sessions: About …
… the existing risks of temperature related hazards such as heat waves, droughts, and fire. … This climate risk … the existing risks of temperature related hazards such as heat waves, droughts, and fire. …
… Climate: Past, Present, Future Urban climate, urban heat island and urban biometeorology Interglacial climate … Climate: Past, Present, Future Urban climate, urban heat island and urban biometeorology Interglacial climate …
… and infirm because they provide no respite from the heat. Since 1995 they have started to be recorded in London, … and infirm because they provide no respite from the heat. Since 1995 they have started to be recorded in London, …
… thanks to improved early warning systems and preparedness. Heat extremes that would currently be expected to occur only … living in cities (one of the most vulnerable groups to heat stress), will almost quadruple globally, from 380 … thanks to improved early warning systems and preparedness. Heat extremes that would currently be expected to occur only …
… a stationary ice-cream van which had been pumping out heat all day long. The record was swiftly retracted , with … a stationary ice-cream van which had been pumping out heat all day long. The record was swiftly retracted , with …
… events such as storms, flooding, landslides, heat waves, and droughts. The cost of destroyed and damaged … events such as storms, flooding, landslides, heat waves, and droughts. The cost of destroyed and damaged …
… surge" -- when the sea is driven inland, in a tsunami-like wave. The typhoon, known locally as Yolanda, killed more than … surge" -- when the sea is driven inland, in a tsunami-like wave. The typhoon, known locally as Yolanda, killed more than …
… the meteorological conditions that have brought such heat to the northern hemisphere include substantial changes … the meteorological conditions that have brought such heat to the northern hemisphere include substantial changes …