
Defining heatwaves: heatwave defined as a heatimpact event servicing all community and business sectors in Australia

Available online: https://www.cawcr.gov.au/publications/

This report proposes a new objective definition for heatwaves and heatwave severity that may be applied to any location in Australia, or for that matter the world. Using this definition, it is now possible to compare severe and extreme heat events across time and space.
Collection(s) and Series: CAWCR technical report- No. 60
Language(s): English
Format: Digital (Free), Hard copy
Tags: Natural hazards ; Heat wave ; Australia Add tag