Heat waves are generally thought to occur in hot, lowland regions—but what happens when extreme heat strikes the frigid, high-altitude Tibetan Plateau? Is the definition of a heat wave the same at 5,000 meters above sea level as it is in the plains? Could the Tibetan Plateau be facing a new threat? Heat waves are generally thought to occur in hot, lowland regions—but what happens when extreme heat strikes the frigid, high-altitude Tibetan Plateau? Is the definition of a heat wave the same at 5,000 meters above sea level as it is in the plains? Could the Tibetan Plateau be facing a new threat? Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Unprecedented heat wave on the Tibetan plateau: Study highlights land-atmosphere interactions
