Heat Wave looks at extremes of hot weather. You will find out where and how temperatures can soar to extreme levels and the impact that heat waves have on people around the world.
This book describes what causes heat waves, the conditions that exist during a heat wave, their harmful and beneficial effects, and their impact on humans, plants, and animals.
Looks at the weather phenomena known as a heat wave, explaining what heat waves are, where and why they occur, and what conditions are like during a heat wave, and discusses how people prepare for and cope with abnormally hot conditions.
