July 2019 European Heat Wave
by Nasa/science Photo Library
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July 2019 European Heat Wave
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Nasa/science Photo Library
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July 2019 European heat wave, temperature difference map. The colour-coding shows the air temperature difference between 26 June and 25 July, ranging from 15 degrees Celsius cooler in July (light to dark blue) to 15 degrees Celsius warmer in July (yellow to orange to red). Several countries in Europe saw record-breaking temperatures during this heatwave, which was caused by a large area of high pressure (a heat dome) over the region. The resulting disruption of the jet stream drew hot air north from the Sahara Desert. An increase in the number and severity of regional heatwaves has been linked with global warming. This image was produced using data from the Goddard Earth Observing System-5 (GEOS-5) model.
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November 16th, 2019
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