Nordic Heatwave Highlights Record Temperatures Across Europe
• Record heatwave in Nordic countries saw temperatures exceeding 30°C in the Arctic Circle.
• Europe's temperatures are rising at 0.56°C per decade, the fastest rate globally.
• Significant snow cover and glacial mass reductions reported, with Svalbard warming at 3-4 times the European average.
Historic heatwave hits Nordic countries last summer
Last summer, the Nordic countries experienced a historic heatwave, with temperatures in the Arctic Circle exceeding 30°C (86°F). This was part of a broader pattern of unusual heat affecting over 95% of Europe.
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