GEOG 104 Lecture Notes - Urban Heat Island, Heat Capacity, Cramp
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4 types specifics vary according to locations. The degree of dryness compared to some typical average amount. Links the amount of moisture to agricultural impacts. Deficiencies in precipitation that impacts surface or groundwater. A deficiency in water that results in socio-economic impacts such as food availability or products. Question: which of the following is most deadly in the us, tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning strikes, winter storms, heat waves. Increased humidity = decreased cooling by sweat: heat index, combines air temperature and humidity, accounts for decreased cooling. Possible heat disorders for people in high risk groups. Muscle cramps and/or heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity. Fatigue possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity. Pacific nw 2021: 800 1400 deaths, temps 20 25 f above normal, portland, prev record 107 f, new records 108 f, 112 f, 116 f. Infrastructure damage: light way, roadways, schools closed, many had no ac, wildfires.
