10 July 2026 · BBC
Europe Faces Record Heatwaves
Europe is experiencing unprecedented heatwaves, breaking temperature records across the continent. Scientists link these extreme conditions to climate change caused by human activities.
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Key vocabulary
heatwave
a prolonged period of excessively hot weather
“The UK experienced a heatwave last June.”
humidity
the amount of moisture in the air
“High humidity made it hard to cool down.”
record-breaking
surpassing previous records
“This summer has seen record-breaking temperatures.”
extraordinary
very unusual or remarkable
“The heatwave was described as an extraordinary event.”
climate change
long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns
“Scientists say climate change is causing these extreme events.”
Quick quiz
01What temperature did the UK reach during the heatwave?
02What is causing the extreme heat in Europe?
03What is a tropical night?
04How much higher were some temperature records broken by?
Discussion
How do you think climate change will affect future weather patterns in Europe?