Western Europe endures hottest summer on record – could South Africa be next?
The Copernicus Climate Change Service said the combined average temperature in western Europe for June-July was 21.62C – beating the 2022 record for the same…
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The Copernicus Climate Change Service said the combined average temperature in western Europe for June-July was 21.62C – beating the 2022 record for the same period. Copernicus takes measurements using billions of satellite and weather readings, both on land and at sea, and their data extends back to 1940. Levels of soil moisture were "significantly lower" than in July 2022 when the last severe drought gripped western Europe, Copernicus added.
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The Copernicus Climate Change Service said the combined average temperature in western Europe for June-July was 21.62C – beating the 2022 record for the same period.
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Copernicus takes measurements using billions of satellite and weather readings, both on land and at sea, and their data extends back to 1940.
according to IOL (Independent Online)Levels of soil moisture were "significantly lower" than in July 2022 when the last severe drought gripped western Europe, Copernicus added.
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The Copernicus Climate Change Service said the combined average temperature in western Europe for June-July was 21.62C – beating the 2022…
omitted byCentercovered byLeft sideThis reflected "the exceptional persistence of heat" so far this summer, Copernicus said.
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