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HEATWAVE

10. References

9. Interesting Facts

5. Locations

4. Pictures

8. Video

3. Formation

7. Preparation

2. History

6. Measurement

1. Definition

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A heat wave is a period of unusually hot weather that typically lasts two or more days. To be considered a heat wave, the temperatures have to be outside the historical averages for a given area.A heat wave is simply a period of unusually hot weather that typically lasts two or more days. The temperatures have to be outside the historical averages for a given area. A couple of 95 degree summer days in Maine, for example, might be considered a heat wave, but a couple of 95 degree summer days in Death Valley would be pretty unremarkable.https://scijinks.gov/heat/

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1901 eastern United States heat wave killed 9,500

In the disastrous heat wave more than 1,250 people died.

"Dust Bowl", produced one of the hottest summers on record across the country,

August 23-24, 2023: Late Summer Heat Wave Results in Consecutive Days With 115+° Heat Indices.

Timeline

Heat Wave ZoeEurope experienced a string of extremely hot summers.

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Formation

How Do Heat Waves Form? Heat waves are generally the result of trapped air. During the 2012 heat wave, air was trapped above much of North America for a long period of time. As opposed to cycling around the globe, it simply stayed put and warmed like the air inside an oven.

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This is a picture of a heatwave going over the united states.

What do they look like?

Where do they occur?

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How are they measured?

Heat Wave Duration Index is that a heat wave occurs when the daily maximum temperature of more than five consecutive days exceeds the average maximum temperature by 5 °C (9 °F)

1.Cover windows with drapes or shades.2.Weather-strip doors and windows.3.Use window reflectors specifically designed to reflect heat back outside.4.Add insulation to keep the heat out.5.Use a powered attic ventilator, or attic fan, to regulate the heat level of a building's attic by clearing out hot air.

How can you prepare?

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See It In Action

Extreme heat can cause cramps, swelling, and faintingHeat waves kill more Americans than other natural disasters such as floods, lightning, tornadoes, and hurricanes. Young children and adults over the age of 65 are most likely to experience heat exhaustion or other heat-related illness.

Interesting Facts

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