Explained: What is behind the heatwaves affecting the United States? | Explained News,The Indian Express
The U.S. heatwave followed record heat that killed hundreds if not thousands of people and sparked wildfires in Europe.
Virtually all the contiguous United States experienced above normal temperatures in the past week, with more dangerously hot weather forecast.
The U.S. heatwave followed record heat that killed hundreds if not thousands of people and sparked wildfires in Europe.
Following is an explanation of what is causing the heatwaves, according to scientists.
What is a heatwave?
A heatwave has no single scientific definition. Depending on the climate of a region, it can be determined by a certain number of days above a specific temperature or percentile of the norm.
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