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Warming Coastal Waters Drive Up to 64% of Humid Heat Wave Increase
New research published in Nature Geoscience finds that rising coastal sea surface temperatures account for 50–64% of the global increase in large-scale humid heat waves, offering a potential early warning system for extreme events.
Key Takeaways
- Rising coastal sea surface temperatures drive 50–64% of the global increase in large-scale humid heat waves since 1982
- Indian Ocean warming most strongly predicts humid heat risk in South Asia and the Middle East
- Ocean temperatures could become early warning indicators for widespread heat emergencies spanning multiple countries
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