European mega-heatwaves linked to drought

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Heatwaves in Europe have become increasingly frequent and intense in recent years. This summer, Western Europe has already been hit by two severe heatwaves. Researchers from Ghent University and Wageningen University & Research have found a common ingredient of such European mega-heatwaves: drought conditions in the regions the wind blows from.

Period	20 Aug 2019 → 21 Aug 2019

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Title	European mega-heatwaves linked to drought
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	Wageningen University & Research
Media type	Web
Country	Netherlands
Date	21/08/19
URL	https://www.wur.nl/en/news-wur/show-day/European-mega-heatwaves-linked-to-drought.htm
Persons	Jordi Vila-Guerau de Arellano

Title	Verband tussen zuidelijke droogte en hittegolven
Degree of recognition	National
Media name/outlet	Boerderij BB3, Ed. 33 nr. 190
Media type	Print
Country	Netherlands
Date	21/08/19
Producer/Author	Stefan Essink
Persons	Jordi Vila-Guerau de Arellano, Chiel van Heerwaarden, Ryan Teuling

Title	Verband tussen droogte in EU en hittegolven
Media name/outlet	Reformatorisch Dagblad
Media type	Print
Country	Netherlands
Date	20/08/19
Persons	Jordi Vila-Guerau de Arellano, Chiel van Heerwaarden, Ryan Teuling

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European mega-heatwaves linked to drought

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Amplification of mega-heatwaves through heat torrents fuelled by upwind drought