There are a few key reasons why some places experience more heatwaves than others:

1. Latitude and geography: Regions closer to the equator generally experience higher average temperatures and are more prone to heat waves. The angle of the sun’s rays and the distribution of land and ocean also play a role.

2. Local climate patterns: Some areas are more susceptible to certain weather patterns that can lead to extended periods of hot, dry weather, like high-pressure systems or the influence of phenomena like El Niño.

3. Urbanization: Cities and urban areas tend to experience the “urban heat island” effect, where buildings, pavement, and lack of vegetation absorb and retain more heat compared to rural areas.

4. Land use changes: Deforestation, agriculture, and other human modifications to the landscape can alter local temperature and precipitation patterns in ways that increase heatwave risk.

5. Climate change: The overall warming of the planet due to human-caused climate change is making heat waves more frequent, more intense, and longer-lasting in many regions around the world.

The specific combination of these factors in a given location determines how prone it is to experiencing severe and frequent heat waves. Coastal regions, inland deserts, and rapidly growing cities are some of the areas most at risk.