Tropics take the brunt as hotter oceans drive large-scale humid heat waves: Study

Category : Global Warming | Location : International  | Posted on 2026-04-13 06:34:47


Tropics take the brunt as hotter oceans drive large-scale humid heat waves: Study

As climate change intensifies, people around the world are learning firsthand how dangerous high temperatures can be. But prolonged heat becomes even more dangerous, and deadly, when paired with high humidity — a one-two punch known as a humid heat wave.

Source: https://news.mongabay.com/2026/04/tropics-take-the-brunt-as-hotter-oceans-drive-large-scale-humid-heat-waves-study/