Characterization and Spatial Coverage of Heat Waves in Subtropical Brazil

Given the increase in the frequency, intensity, and persistence of heat waves since the 1970s, and in view of the impacts that extreme temperatures may cause for society and the economy, this study aims to characterize heat waves in the subtropical region of Brazil and compare findings with the crit...

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Main Authors: Nicolle Cordero Simões dos Reis, Nathalie Tissot Boiaski, Simone Erotildes Teleginski Ferraz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-05-01
Series:Atmosphere
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/10/5/284