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Heat Waves in the UK

What are heat waves (extreme heat) like?
The place-specific causes – the extreme weather conditions which led to the event
The consequences of heatwaves for people and place
The Responses to an Extreme Weather Event in the UK

Resources

Cambridge Heatwave ppt

Cambridge temperature data worksheet

2022 heatwave – consequences for people and place worksheet

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Knowledge Organiser: 2022 Heatwave in Cambridge Case Study

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Weather Charts

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Heat Waves in the UK

Resources

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Participate in the Climate Literacy Survey 2026

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