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Deadly heat wave hits East Asia with record temperatures
Filed: Aug 04, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
Summary: A deadly heat wave is driving record-hot temperatures in South Korea and complicating earthquake recovery in Japan.
WHO: East Asia
WHAT: A deadly heat wave brings record-hot temperatures and worsens earthquake recovery conditions.
WHEN: Aug 04, 2026 at 6:52 AM ET
WHERE: South Korea and Japan
WHY: Cause not yet established.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.

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