Heat stress (Q668)
Subject, term, tag: Heat stress
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Heat stress |
Subject, term, tag: Heat stress |
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IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026
A range of conditions in, for example, terrestrial or aquatic organisms when the body absorbs excess heat during overexposure to high air or water temperatures or thermal radiation. In aquatic water-breathing animals, hypoxia and acidification can exacerbate vulnerability to heat. Heat stress in mammals (including humans) and birds, both in air, is exacerbated by a detrimental combination of ambient heat, high humidity and low wind speeds, causing regulation of body temperature to fail. (English)
IPCC Glossary v1.5
1 reference
27 May 2026