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Yes. Australia is prone to heatwaves during the summer and occasionally even late spring and into early Autumn as well. While the heatwaves are most likely to hit the southern states and the west, they have been known to hit northern centres.
The town of Marble Bar in Western Australia holds the world heat record, having experienced a prolonged heatwave in the early 20th century. On that occasion, Marble Bar recorded maximum temperatures equalling or exceeding 37.8 degrees Celsius on 161 consecutive days, between 30 October 1923 and 7 April 1924.
In 1896, a heatwave through New South Wales resulted in almost 200 deaths.
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How do heatwaves occur?
Heatwaves happen when there's too much global warming going on around in the world.
Why do heatwaves occur in certain areas?
GEY
Are heatwaves man made?
no they are women-made
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Decoding Disaster - 2007 Heatwaves 2-6 was released on: USA: 28 March 2007
Does Australia have the most bushfires in the world?
Yes. While parts of the USA have fierce forest fires or wildfires, Australia has the most bushfires in the world. Its dry climate, tendency to drought (which dries out the vegetation) and extended summer heatwaves in the south all contribute to the high incidence of bushfires.
What was the population loss in Australia's 2009 drought?
Australia does not suffer population losses during times of drought. It is excessive conditions such as heatwaves and bushfires that cause population loss. During Christmas prior to 2009, dozens of lives were lost in the record-breaking heatwave that hit southern Australia, and the bushfires in February 2009 killed 210.
Why do heatwaves mostly occur in north America?
close to equator
How does convection distribute the Suns heat around the world?
Takes heat puts into heatwaves
Does Australia have extreme weather conditions?
Australia has extremes of heat, rain and drought, but not of cold. Droughts are common and prolonged heatwaves occur regulalry in the southern states during summer. Regarding heat extremes, the city of Adelaide in South Australia is a prime example. In January 2014, Adelaide recorded its hottest summer, and was even named the world's hottest city on January 16. Yet, on February 14 in the same year, Adelaide experienced its wettest day in 45 years.
What is the difference between droughts and heatwaves?
a drought is a water shortage but, a heatwave is a prolong period of prolong of abnormally hot weather
Why does Australia experience bushfires?
Australia's dry climate, tendency to drought (which dries out the vegetation) and extended summer heatwaves in the south all contribute to the high incidence of bushfires. During summer, masses of hot air head east and south from the overheated centre of the continent, contributing to the conditions. The great number of eucalyptus trees also contribute to the severity and extent of bushfires as, when overheated, the eucalyptus sap can literally blow the top off the gum trees and spread the fire.
Does sound travel in a wave?
yes sound travels in a wave known as the soundwave like many others(radiowaves,microwaves,and heatwaves)
