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How can we check if a simulated heatwave is plausible?

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Extreme heatwaves of unprecedented magnitude are expected to become increasingly frequent in coming decades. These heatwaves come with severe consequences for human health, infrastructure planning, and economic prospects – particularly during events lasting multiple weeks [10]. In recent decades, Western Europe has become a hot-spot for record-breaking and long-lasting heatwaves [9], raising a critical question: …[Read More]