The article by Anna Fleck discusses global heatwaves and presents preliminary data from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) regarding recent temperature records. It highlights that the world has just experienced the hottest week on record (average July 3-9) following the hottest June on record.
The article provides examples of temperature records being broken in various regions around the world. In South Asia, an exceptional heatwave occurred in April and May 2023, resulting in national temperature records being broken in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. Australia and Uruguay also matched their national temperature records last year, while the UK saw its all-time high temperature surpassing 40°C in July 2022.
The article further mentions peak temperatures recorded in Canada, Turkey, Spain, and Italy during the summer of 2021, which was described as one of the hottest on Earth. The temperature recorded in Syracuse, Italy, at 48.8°C, is reported to be the highest ever measured in Europe, pending certification by the WMO. Additionally, it highlights temperature records in Antarctica, France, Belgium, and Germany in recent years.
The article concludes by mentioning the highest officially recorded temperature on Earth, which occurred in Furnace Creek, California, in 1913, reaching 56.7°C. This record still stands.
Overall, the article provides a brief overview of recent global heatwaves and records broken in various countries. It highlights the severity and frequency of extreme heat events occurring in different regions around the world.
Source: https://www.statista.com/chart/27403/global-heat-waves/
Suggestion for Citation: Amerudin, S. (2023). Review Article: World Sees Record Heat Waves. [Online] Available at: https://people.utm.my/shahabuddin/?p=6542 (Accessed: 13 July 2023).