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Los Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
California

Heat wave or heat dome? Yes, there's a difference

Heat domes are large, persistent high-pressure systems that trap warm air, different from heat waves, and are becoming more common due to climate change. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
OMG science

Why Was Maine Sweltering?

Maine experienced a heatwave due to a weather system usually found over the Atlantic Ocean, high-pressure systems, and climate change impacts. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 weeks ago
California

Heat wave or heat dome? Yes, there's a difference

Heat domes are large, persistent high-pressure systems that trap warm air, different from heat waves, and are becoming more common due to climate change. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
OMG science

Why Was Maine Sweltering?

Maine experienced a heatwave due to a weather system usually found over the Atlantic Ocean, high-pressure systems, and climate change impacts. [ more ]
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Kqed
3 weeks ago
California

More Hot Weather Is Coming to the Bay Area. Here's How Long It Will Last | KQED

Impending heat advisory warns of heightened risk for grass fires in inland areas.
High temperatures driven by convergence of two high-pressure systems in Northern California. [ more ]
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