extreme weather events
Severe atmospheric phenomena
Extreme weather events are unusually severe or rare meteorological occurrences—hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, floods, droughts, blizzards.
The term appears frequently in climate discussions, where rising global temperatures are linked to more frequent and intense events: Extreme weather events have caused billions in damages this year.
Also called extreme weather.
- hurricaneViolent tropical windstorm
- greenhouse gasesEmissions that trap heat
- tornadoViolent rotating windstorm
- property damageHarm to possessions
- insurance claimsDemands for policy compensation
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