Scientists identify the most extreme heatwaves ever recorded globally (IMAGE)

University of Bristol

Scientists identify the most extreme heatwaves ever recorded globally

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Map showing the magnitude of the greatest extreme since 1950 in each region, expressed in terms of deviation from average temperatures, with climate change trend removed. Darker colours indicate greater extremes.

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University of Bristol

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