Tag: ex-cyclone
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Understanding Australia’s Unprecedented Heat Dome: Why 50°C Temperatures Could Persist
What’s driving the extreme heat? Across large parts of Australia, a stubborn heat dome has taken hold, trapping a layer of hot air near the surface and suppressing cloud formation. This pattern funnels tropical warmth down over inland regions and can create a prolonged period of record-breaking temperatures. Scientists describe it as a high-pressure ridge…
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Australia Braces for a Prolonged Heat Dome: Why Temperatures Could be 20°C Above Normal
Overview: A Stubborn Heat Dome Over Australia Parts of Australia are enduring an extraordinary, multi-day heat event driven by a persistent high-pressure system known as a heat dome. This pattern traps hot air over large swaths of the continent, suppressing cloud formation and rainfall while pushing daytime temperatures well above seasonal norms. Forecasters warn that…