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  • Environmental Science
  • Atmospheric Science

Background:

  • Global warming is increasing the intensity, frequency, and duration of heatwaves.
  • Understanding regional heatwave trends is crucial for assessing impacts on ecosystems and human populations.
  • Previous assessments were limited by varied metrics, datasets, and timeframes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically examine regional and global observed heatwave trends.
  • To provide a comprehensive assessment of heatwave changes using consistent methodology.
  • To establish comparable regional trends for impact assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Berkeley Earth temperature dataset.
  • Employed key heatwave metrics for systematic analysis.
  • Examined trends across various spatial and temporal scales.

Main Results:

  • Heatwave frequency shows the most rapid and significant changes in almost all regions.
  • Cumulative heat has significantly increased almost everywhere since the 1950s, primarily due to increased heatwave days.
  • Trends in heatwave frequency, duration, and cumulative heat have accelerated since the 1950s.

Conclusions:

  • Provides comparable regional observed heatwave trends necessary for understanding impacts.
  • Recommends assessing regional trends over multiple decades due to variability.
  • Underscores the accelerating nature of heatwave changes globally.