The first day of summer 2022 brought soaring temperatures across a large part of the United States. National Weather Service Courtesy of William Gallus, Iowa State University A heat dome occurs when a persistent region of high pressure traps heat over an area. The heat dome can stretch over several states and linger for days to weeks, leaving the people, crops and animals below to suffer through...
What is a heat dome? An atmospheric scientist explains the weather phenomenon baking large parts of the country
June 24, 2022 at 02:19 AM EDT
What is a heat dome? An atmospheric scientist explains the weather phenomenon baking large parts of the country The first day of summer 2022 brought soaring temperatures across a large part of the United States. National Weather Service Courtesy of William Gallus, Iowa State University A heat dome occurs when a persistent region of high pressure […]
