Heat Wave
Hot ball of air hits the ground near a local airport.
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Recent Heat Waves Likely Warmest Since 1500 in EuropeThe past decade brought unprecedented summer heat to Europe. More may be on the way.
By Wynne Parry Published
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Cruel Summer: The Science of Heat Waves
A silent killer, heat waves claim about 175 lives a year.
By Remy Melina Published
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Alps to Become More Dangerous in Warming World
Floods, avalanches may occur more in Alps due to climate change.
By Live Science Staff Published
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Heat Waves Getting Worse
Air conditioners may be making the earth hotter.
By Live Science Staff Published
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Drought Exacerbates Carbon Dioxide ProblemDroughts hamper carbon sinks, let carbon dioxide accumulate in atmosphere.
By Andrea Thompson Published
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Heat Waves in Europe Nearly Twice as Long NowEuropean heat waves longer and more common now than century ago.
By Andrea Thompson Published
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July Heat Wave Could Set National RecordBy Live Science Staff Published
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Deadly Effects of Future U.S. Heat Waves PredictedScientists plug data from a real heat wave in Europe into climate models for the United States.
By Sara Goudarzi Published
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Hot West Now Faces Fires and Flash FloodsMore than 200 towns and cities set daily highs.
By Robert Roy Britt Published
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