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️ Europe Scorched by ‘Heat Dome’ as Temperatures Soar Above 40°C
A severe heatwave is gripping large parts of Western Europe this week, driven by a powerful heat dome — a weather phenomenon that traps hot air under a persistent high‑pressure system.
Scientists explain that a heat dome acts like a lid, blocking cooler air and clouds while intensifying sunlight at ground level. The longer it stays in place, the more heat builds up, drying out the soil and raising the risk of wildfires.
The current heat dome has pushed temperatures in Spain past 40 °C, while Portugal set a new June record of 46.6 °C. Major cities like London, Paris, and Amsterdam are bracing for record heat with little relief expected for days.
Experts warn that climate change is making such extreme events more intense, frequent, and widespread, as global temperatures continue to climb. Europe, now the world’s fastest‑warming continent, is expected to see hotter‑than‑average conditions through September.
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