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The Conversation, and ,William Gallus

An Atmospheric Scientist Explains the Weather Phenomenon Behind Texas’ Extreme Heat Wave


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 stagnant, hot air that can feel like an oven.

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