Topic
Extreme heat
2 questions tagged Extreme heat — spanning every one of the seven Ws.
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How do meteorologists classify a heat wave?
A heat wave is a period of unusually hot weather that lasts several days or more, often defined relative to local climate. The exact threshold varies by country and region.
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Which place has recorded the highest ground surface temperature on Earth?
The highest land-surface temperature measured by satellite is about 80.8°C (177.4°F) in the Lut Desert of Iran.
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