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Official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)

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29 May 2026
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As the UK experiences an exceptional May heatwave this week, test your knowledge of the geography and climate science behind extreme heat events.

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Published in the UK since 1935, Geographical is the official magazine of the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG).

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