How Extreme Weather Events Are Changing Over Time
Climate Change's Impact on Extreme Weather
Climate change is affecting the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events.
These events include:
- Tornadoes
- Heat waves
- Deep freezes
How Scientists Study Extreme Weather Events
Scientists use a combination of climate models, simulations, and observations to research how extreme weather events change over time.
These observations come from:
- Land
- Air
- Sea
- Space
Extreme Weather and Climate
Extreme weather events are shorter incidents than climate.
Climate change affects global temperature and precipitation patterns.
These effects in turn influence the intensity and in some cases the frequency of extreme weather.
Defining Extreme Weather
Extreme weather includes:
- Unexpected
- Unusual
- Severe
- Unseasonal weather
Extreme Weather and Natural/Human Causes
Scientists assess whether individual extreme weather events can be attributed to climate change by considering both natural and human causes.
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