Climate Terms (H)

hazard :

The potential occurrence of a natural or human-induced physical event or tr ...

heat wave :

A period of abnormally and uncomfortably hot weather.

Hotspot :

A geographical area characterized by high vulnerability and exposure to cli ...

Human Security :

A condition that is met when the vital core of human lives is protected, an ...

Human System :

Any system in which human organizations and institutions play a major role. ...

hydrological cycle :

The cycle in which water evaporates from the oceans and the land surface, i ...

Hypoxic Events :

Events that lead to deficiencies of oxygen in water bodies. See also Dead z ...