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frosts. On 15 December South Newington recorded a minimum of -11.1°C and temperatures across many areas fell widely to -5 to -10°C, including in London, with -7.6°C at Kew Gardens. Coastal areas also recorded some very hard frosts with -9.4C at Pembrey Sands (Carmarthenshire) on 16th. Many stations
as they escaped the biting insects of the lowlands. He talks about the incredible sight when a relic, which was encased in ice, is found. Lars Pilø said: “It doesn’t look old: the ice acts as a time machine.” Some pieces date back 6000 years, when temperatures were higher in a period following
of forest actually help create rain, as warm moist air rises above the forests. Winds carry moisture from over the ocean, which falls out as rain and is then recycled back to the atmosphere through evaporation. As water evaporates from leaves this has a cooling effect and this effect is amplified
12% have become dangerously cold due to a lack of warm clothing. One in ten (9%) have fallen over due to not wearing suitable footwear whilst an unlucky 2% have been forced to spend a night out in the open due to being unable to get back to a safe location or their home. However, for many
All four seasons have fallen in the top ten in a series which began in 1884 and the 10 warmest years have all occurred since 2003. As well as setting a new 139-year annual mean temperature record, 2022 will also be remembered for several other significant weather events. Exceptionally warm start
Interestingly we have seen the highest and lowest temperatures of the winter season in February. Cold conditions from the east brought low temperatures down to the lowest of -23.0°C at Braemar (Aberdeenshire) on 11 February followed by a southerly flow bringing warm weather from the Canaries
the clock to write down each of their answers in pairs. 5 minutes Groupwork Slides 2 – 3 Weather warriors film 02 Use the quiz answers on the slides to highlight the impacts of severe weather on different communities around the UK. Explain that with climate change and global warming, we are expecting
the class against the clock to write down each of their answers in pairs. 5 minutes Groupwork Slide 2 – 3 Weather warriors film 02 Use the quiz answers on the slides to highlight the impacts of severe weather on different communities around the UK. Explain that with climate change and global warming, we
when global temperatures breach a global warming level of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels: a global warming level evens out natural variation, when some years have marginally higher temperatures than others. The world is currently at a global warming level of 1.3°C, with obvious concerns
Impacts Research at the Met Office and University of Exeter, led the study. He said: “It is clear from our analysis that all regions of the world are experiencing increases in extreme weather or other impacts of climate change, and these are costing lives and causing widespread environmental
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