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compare and cnotrast a cold wave and heat wave?
A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity. There is no universal definition of a heat wave. [ [ A cold spell is a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition. ] ]
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Heat waves occur when temperatures rise above average for an extended period of time, while cold waves occur when temperatures fall below average for an extended period of time.
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