• Nuber of years with Heat Wave Magnitude Index >4 (1981-2018)

    Number of years in the period 1981-2018 with HMID (HEat Wave Magnitude Index >=4, Russo et al, 2015). Maps based on ERA% Re-Analysis ERA5 Dataset

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  • cloudSource
    EC-JRC
  • editSuggested citation
    ERA5-Land hourly data from 1981 to present (https://cds.climate.copernicus.eu/cdsapp#!/dataset/10.24381/cds.e2161bac?tab=overview) DOI: 10.24381/cds.e2161bac Simone Russo et al 2015 Environ. Res. Lett.10 124003, doi: 10.1088/1748-9326/10/12/124003
  • extensionRelated tool or portal
    https://aquaknow.jrc.ec.europa.eu/
  • copyrightLicence
    No information provided
  • av_timerDate or time period of observation
  • timerFrequency of update
    Annual
  • mapGeographic coverage
    Africa
  • tab_unselectedSpatial Resolution
    1km
  • extensionTechnical background
  • errorCautions
    Not Provided
  • dashboardRelated SDGs and targets
    , GOAL 13: Climate Action
  • tocRelated Topics
    Climate
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