History records many very hot summers in the world, but there are some that stand out. For example, last year’s summer (2022) was the hottest on record on this European continent, with average temperatures “the highest for the month of August and for an entire summer” and surpassing the records for 2021. These were the previous records, according to Climate Change Service of the European Union (EU) Copernicus Earth Observing Program, in September of that year.
It is known that August was the hottest month in Europe by a “large margin”, exceeding August 2021 by 0.4°C. An increase in temperature of 0.4 °C was recorded in June and July. The European institute also said temperatures were “about 1.34 degrees Celsius higher than the 1991-2020 average for this season.” [verão]And in August the temperatures were “by far the highest” on record, “at 1.72 degrees Celsius above the 1991-2020 average.”
“A series of intense heat waves across Europe, combined with exceptionally dry conditions, has resulted in a summer of extremes, with record temperatures, droughts and wildfires in many parts of Europe,” said Freya Vamborg, chief science officer at Climate Change Monitor. Europe”. System. “The data shows that we not only had record temperatures in August in Europe, but for the entire summer, and the previous record was only a year away.”
After we left Europe and headed to other parts of the world, we noticed that during the summer of 2020, many parts of South America, including Brazil, recorded temperatures well above average. Brazil has faced extreme heat waves in several regions, which has led to droughts and concerns about water availability. This also had implications for agriculture and hydroelectric power generation.
Summer 2019-2020 in Australia was marked by scorching temperatures, devastating bushfires and severe drought. Record temperatures were recorded in several parts of the country, including Sydney and Melbourne. Forest fires were particularly intense and destructive, burning millions of hectares of forest, destroying homes and causing loss of human and animal life. The prolonged drought has also had significant impacts on agriculture and the water supply.
Back in Europe, more precisely in Portugal, in 2016, on August 8, in Mora, Alentejo, the thermometers reached 44.8 degrees. The heat wave lasted between August 5th and 13th, making this summer the second-hottest since 1931. “Since 1931, six of the 10 hottest seasons have occurred since 2000, with 2005 being the hottest summer in 86 years. In the summer of 2016, the average maximum air temperature value was the highest value since 1931, 30.57 degrees Celsius, 2.94 degrees Celsius above the average value,” said the IPMA.
The summer of 2010 in Russia was marked by a prolonged heat wave and record temperatures. The western regions of Russia suffered from widespread forest fires due to high temperatures, low humidity and strong winds. These fires devastated vast areas, destroyed forests and caused great human and economic losses. The drought has also affected agricultural production, leading to concerns about food security.
In addition to Russia, many Asian countries experienced a hot summer in 2010. Pakistan, for example, experienced an extreme heat wave, with extremely high temperatures that affected people’s health and well-being. Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, experienced exceptionally high temperatures during that period.
The summer of 2003 in Europe was marked by extreme heat and a heat wave that affected many countries. High temperatures persisted for several weeks, reaching values well above average. Countries such as France, Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom experienced record temperatures. The intense heat has led to a range of effects including wildfires, water shortages, damage to agriculture and unfortunately, thousands of premature deaths, particularly among the elderly. This summer has highlighted the importance of preparing for extreme weather events.
In addition, 2005 was also marked by high temperatures.
The summer of 1936 in the United States was one of the hottest in the country’s history. Extreme temperatures have been recorded in several regions, including the Midwest and the Great Plains. Several states reached temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 degrees Celsius) and some areas reached even higher temperatures. This heat wave had devastating effects on agriculture, such as drought. The combination of extreme heat and lack of moisture caused public health problems and led to a large number of deaths.
Over the past 7,000 years, the northern region of Western Siberia has experienced the hottest summers in its history. For thousands of years, the temperature in this region has been declining, but this trend has changed from the nineteenth century onwards. Since then, temperatures have started to rise significantly, reaching their highest levels in recent decades. These conclusions were made by researchers specializing in dendrology from the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Federal University of the Urals. He added, “The exceptionality of recent warming is supported by observations that the last century was characterized by a complete absence of extreme cold events, as opposed to 27 years of extreme heat, 19 of which occurred in the past 40 years.” researchers, and the article was published in the journal Nature Communications.
In addition to these milestones, it should be noted that July 3, 2023 was the hottest day in history, on a global scale, according to data from the United States’ National Centers for Environmental Prediction, which correlates with the country’s national oceans and atmosphere. Administration (NOAA). The global average temperature was 17.01°C, surpassing the previous record set for August 2016, which was 16.92°C, while heatwaves affected several parts of the northern hemisphere.
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