Wednesday, August 09, 2023

*** 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?

-

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

No End in Sight to US-Iran War,...Banks Get Picky on Asset-Based Loans,...UAE’s Exit From OPEC Will Lower Energy Prices, Trump Says,...Option Traders Build ‘Electric Fence’ Around Bitcoin at $80,000

    Markets Odd Lots ETFs Crypto Deals David Paul Morris/Bloomberg Oil Charges Toward $120 With No End in Sight to US-Iran War Option Trader...