*** Heat Domes and Heat Islands, Explained With Science | WSJ *** 138,946 views Jul 30, 2023 #WSJ #Science #HeatDome

 

138,946 views Jul 30, 2023 #WSJ #Science #HeatDome

A massive heat dome across the American Southwest is driving temperatures in Phoenix and Las Vegas to record triple-digit highs. New Maxar satellite photos show how the growth of these large cities is contributing to the extreme weather. The combination of a heat dome on top of a heat island means being outside can be even more dangerous. WSJ explains the science behind heat domes and how urban growth can make that heat even more deadly. 0:00 Record-high temperatures 0:30 Heat islands and urban growth 2:28 Heat dome science 3:49 What’s next?