Record-high temperatures in Europe as heat dome triggers first major summer heatwave

Record-high temperatures are being observed across multiple European countries as the first major heatwave of summer hits southern and central Europe, with authorities warning of health risks and increased fire danger. Scientists attribute the extreme heat to a heat dome phenomenon that traps atmospheric heat for days or weeks. Temperatures reached 46°C in Spain and … Continue reading Record-high temperatures in Europe as heat dome triggers first major summer heatwave