An ‘extreme’ heatwave has hit the seas around the UK and Ireland – here’s what’s going on

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One of the most severe marine heatwaves on the planet is taking place in the shallow seas around the UK and Ireland. That’s according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which has labelled this a “Category 4” heatwave. Rarely used outside of the tropics, a cat 4 heatwave means “extreme” heat.

Keywords

  • marine heat wave
Original languageEnglish
JournalThe Conversation
Publication statusPublished - 23 Jun 2023

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