New research: intensity of extreme heatwaves could increase much more than expected
It is known that heatwaves become more severe as the climate warms. But a new study led by the University of Graz now shows that the most extreme heat events may intensify much stronger than previously expected. "These results have dramatic consequences for the planning of adaptation measures. Current climate risk assessments may have substantially underestimated these changes," says Douglas Maraun, lead author of the study, which has just been published in the renowned scientific journal Nature Communications.