How a heat dome is formed and why experts blame one for Europe’s baking temperatures

Europe is sizzling under an early heat wave this week with millions of people experiencing extremely high temperatures. Experts say a phenomenon known as a heat dome is to blame. Heat domes are essentially high pressure systems that remain stationary for a few days. Heat domes result from a northward bulge in the jet stream. Experts say that climate change is making the conditions for heat domes happen more often. And more and more nations around the globe are being impacted.

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