Unprecedented heat wave on the Tibetan plateau: Study highlights land-atmosphere interactions

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Heat waves are generally thought to occur in hot, lowland regions—but what happens when extreme heat strikes the frigid, high-altitude Tibetan Plateau? Is the definition of a heat wave the same at 5,000 meters above sea level as it is in the plains? Could the Tibetan Plateau be facing a new threat? These pressing questions are the focus of a new study published in Weather...