Heat waves on land start earlier and develop faster, global analysis reveals

PHYSorg
Sep 23, 2026, 5:00 am100 pts
Heat waves over land worldwide are beginning earlier, ending later and occurring over longer seasons, while the first heat wave of the season has recently shifted toward faster onset, according to a new study published in Nature Climate Change.

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