Europe is sweltering under its second heat dome in two months, with temperatures spiking above 104 degrees Fahrenheit, bringing dangerous conditions across the continent.
Heat Wave Effects
Heat alerts were posted by 26 countries, from Ireland to Greece, as soaring temperatures deliver one of Western Europe’s worst June heat waves on record. The heat dome is a persistent high-pressure system that acts like a lid on a pot, trapping hot air and pushing it downward.
In France, the government banned public alcohol consumption at a music festival due to the heat. The ban applied to regions under red heat wave alerts. Temperatures reached above 104 degrees Fahrenheit in some parts of the country.
Scientists say these kinds of heat waves are becoming more severe and more frequent as humans continue to burn fossil fuels and heat the planet. The World Health Organization reports that extreme temperatures have killed more than 200,000 people over the past four years.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
