Dossier
Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment
Coverage of Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment in the Nexus archive.
- How a heat dome is formed and why experts blame one for Europe’s baking temperatures
Europe is experiencing an early summer heat wave linked to a heat dome, a stationary high-pressure system that traps heat and humidity. Experts attribute the extreme temperatures to climate change, which increases the frequency and intensity of such events. France, the most affected country, has issued red heat wave alerts and reported heat-related fatalities.