What is the ‘heat dome’ causing Europe’s record-breaking temperatures? (opens original article in a new tab)

Europe faces record-breaking temperatures from a heat dome, a high-pressure system trapping heat, with climate change increasing its frequency and intensity, posing health risks especially at night.

• Heat dome is a stationary high-pressure system trapping heat and humidity
• Europe experiences record-breaking temperatures due to heat dome
• Climate change increases frequency and intensity of heat waves
• Nighttime heat poses significant health risks