Characterizing the atmospheric conditions during the 2010 heatwave in Rio de Janeiro marked by excessive mortality rates

Global temperatures have increased considerably over the last decades, directly impacting the number, intensity and duration of extreme events such as heat waves. Climate model projections accounting for anthropogenic factors indicate that deadly mega-heat waves are likely to become more frequent in...

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Published in:	The Science of the total environment Vol. 650; no. Pt 1; pp. 796 - 808
Main Authors:	Geirinhas, João L., Trigo, Ricardo M., Libonati, Renata, Castro, Lucas C.O., Sousa, Pedro M., Coelho, Caio A.S., Peres, Leonardo F., Magalhães, Mônica de Avelar F.M.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier B.V 10.02.2019
Subjects:	Aged altitude Atmosphere - chemistry Brazil Circulation patterns Climate Climate Change Climate extremes climate models coasts elderly Environmental Exposure - statistics & numerical data heat Hot Temperature Human impacts Humans Incidence mortality Mortality - trends Public Health subsidence temperature Brazil Climate extremes Brazil Human impacts Circulation patterns
ISSN:	0048-9697, 1879-1026, 1879-1026
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