Climate change has been linked to more frequent and severe heatwaves, hurricanes, droughts, and floods.
Greenhouse effect: The process by which certain gases, known as greenhouse gases, trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere and cause global warming.
Atmospheric components: The various components of the atmosphere, such as air pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind, which are crucial to understanding extreme weather events.
Weather patterns: The different weather patterns that occur across the globe, such as monsoons, hurricanes, thunderstorms, and snowstorms.
Climate change: The long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns caused by the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
Global warming: The gradual increase in the Earth's surface temperature due to the increase in greenhouse gases.
Weather forecasting: The science of predicting weather patterns, which is crucial in preparing for extreme weather events.
Climate models: Computer models used to simulate and predict climate patterns and changes.
Climate adaptation: Strategies and measures that individuals, organizations, and governments can take to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
Mitigation measures: Strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow down the effects of global warming.
Natural disasters: Extreme weather events that cause significant damage and loss of life, such as floods, droughts, wildfires, and landslides.
Impacts on ecosystems: The effects of extreme weather events and climate change on plants, animals, and ecosystems.
Human health impacts: The impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on human health, including heat-related illnesses, air pollution, and infectious diseases.
Economic impacts: The economic consequences of extreme weather events and climate change, including damage to infrastructure and loss of productivity.
Policy responses: The range of policies and initiatives aimed at addressing climate change and extreme weather events, including international agreements, regulations, and investments in renewable energy.
Scientific research: The latest developments in scientific research on climate change and extreme weather events, including new technologies and innovations.
Heatwaves: An extended period of extreme heat that can cause heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses.
Drought: An extended period of unusually dry weather that can cause crop failure and water shortages.
Floods: When a body of water overflows onto nearby land or when water accumulates in low-lying areas.
Hurricanes and typhoons: A powerful tropical storm with high winds, heavy rain, and tidal surges.
Tornadoes: A rapidly rotating column of air that forms under severe storm conditions and can cause significant damage.
Wildfires: Uncontrolled fires that burn through forests and grasslands, often caused by lightning strikes or human activity.
Blizzards and snowstorms: A severe winter storm with heavy snow, blowing winds, and low temperatures.
Landslides and mudslides: A mass of earth, rocks, or debris that moves down a slope due to gravity, often caused by heavy rainfall or erosion.
Thunderstorms: A weather phenomenon that combines lightning, thunder, and heavy rain, sometimes with hail or strong winds.
Extreme cold: Low temperatures that can cause hypothermia, frostbite, and other cold-related illnesses.
Extreme heat: High temperatures that can cause heat stroke, dehydration, and other heat-related illnesses.
Cyclones: A violent rotating storm with thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rain.