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Displaying 45 of about 56 results… More frequent extreme heat events and marine heatwaves, an increase in extreme fire … 1910, leading to an increase in the frequency of extreme heat events. Surface temperatures in the oceans around … across large parts of Australia. … More frequent extreme heat events and marine heatwaves, an increase in extreme fire …
… trend, which will bring more drought conditions and heat waves. Many regions will see record-breaking summer … trend, which will bring more drought conditions and heat waves. Many regions will see record-breaking summer …
… slopes. When a storm brought heavy rains, a 5-metre-high wave of mud, boulders and branches, travelling at 30 … how snow accumulates. Soot deposited on the snow absorbs heat and speeds up melting. Likewise, dust released during … how snow accumulates. Soot deposited on the snow absorbs heat and speeds up melting. Likewise, dust released during …
… signs of climate change, including sea level rise, ocean heat and acidification and sea-ice and glacier melt continue, … For each 3-month period until September 2018, ocean heat content was the highest or second highest on record. … drought: Large parts of Europe experienced exceptional heat and drought through the late spring and summer of 2018, …
… When fire reaches a reinforced concrete structure, the heat has to first cause the concrete to separate and fall … When fire reaches a reinforced concrete structure, the heat has to first cause the concrete to separate and fall …
… caused the death of several seniors due to excessive heat at a nursing home in Florida. SoCalGas and many other … distributed generation systems for customers. Combined heat and power (CHP) systems, a highly efficient form of … caused the death of several seniors due to excessive heat at a nursing home in Florida. SoCalGas and many other …
… Also, unenclosed eaves and overhangs can trap embers and heat. Wildfire-resistant modifications to roofing, vents, … from exposure to flames or prolonged exposure to radiant heat, such as from burning vegetation or a neighboring home. … doors. Glass in a window or door can break from radiant heat or flame contact, exposing the interior of the home. …
… the carbon is released into the atmosphere where it traps heat, contributing to climate change. Peaty soil is … the carbon is released into the atmosphere where it traps heat, contributing to climate change. Peaty soil is …
… this variability, whether that means living in scorching heat, bitter cold or a climate that cycles between the two. … this variability, whether that means living in scorching heat, bitter cold or a climate that cycles between the two. …
… and biogeochemical processes, including surface heat fluxes, photosynthesis, evaporation, transpiration, … and biogeochemical processes, including surface heat fluxes, photosynthesis, evaporation, transpiration, …
… to protect settlements from larger fires, and exposure to heat also makes their crops more resistant to drought, said … to protect settlements from larger fires, and exposure to heat also makes their crops more resistant to drought, said …
… world, so climate change is magnifying the effects of heat and precipitation extremes, Balch said. “The 2018 … world, so climate change is magnifying the effects of heat and precipitation extremes, Balch said. “The 2018 …
… have thick bark that protects their internal tissue from heat damage. They also have sparse branches, which allow a fire’s heat to dissipate and not carry as easily through the canopy. … have thick bark that protects their internal tissue from heat damage. They also have sparse branches, which allow a …
… the impact of extreme weather including droughts, heat waves, wildfires, storms and floods. The 2018 AMCDRR … the impact of extreme weather including droughts, heat waves, wildfires, storms and floods. The 2018 AMCDRR …
… warned might rear it head again due to increasing severe heat waves and intense flooding. Cardiac and respiratory disorders are direct heat illness occurring during heatwaves as seen in summer … warned might rear it head again due to increasing severe heat waves and intense flooding. Cardiac and respiratory …