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In temperate climates, a heat wave is defined as at least three consecutive days with temperatures of 30 °C (86 °F) or more. However, in countries such as Australia where 30 °C is considered mild on a summer day, heatwaves are far more dangerous. Some regions of the globe are more susceptible to heat waves than others, such Mediterranean -type climates with a summer dry spell which becomes much hotter than usual on certain years. Severe heat waves can lead to deaths from Hyperthermia , especially among elderly people. If accompanied by Drought which dries out vegetation, heat waves can lead to Wildfire s. In early 2006, Adelaide , South Australia was hit by a heat wave with temperatures ranging 40+ °C for five days in a row, while Port Augusta experienced temperatures hovering around about mid 40s °C with one day recorded at approx 48 °C. MAJOR HEAT WAVES
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