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Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Stealth heat events

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Stealth heat events are characterized by high humidity levels, which can impact productivity and health, even when the temperature remains moderate. Such events may not be traditionally identified as "heat events" by temperature-focused indices.

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Hans Reniers

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