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An Analysis of the Prevalence of Heat Waves in the United States between 1948 and 2015
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: AbstractUnusually hot weather is a major concern to public health as well as other systems (e.g., ecological, economical, energy). This study utilized spatially continuous and homogenized observational surface climate data ...
A Trend Analysis of the 1930–2010 Extreme Heat Events in the Continental United States
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: xtreme heat events (EHEs) are linked to mortality rates, making them an important research subject in both the climate and public health fields. This study evaluated linear trends in EHEs using the U.S. Historical Climatology ...
An Investigation into the Spatial Variability of Near-Surface Air Temperatures in the Detroit, Michigan, Metropolitan Region
Publisher: American Meteorological Society
Abstract: n an annual basis, heat is the chief cause of weather-related deaths in the United States. Therefore, understanding the temperature structure where people live is important for reducing the health burden imposed by hot ...