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sebas11th A high-pressure dome, over Europe, it settles, traps all the hot air, lets the sun beat down, making the heat build.
sebas11th The high-pressure systems that refuse to move
sebas11th Atmospheric blocks act like massive boulders in a stream, forcing weather systems to stall or divert.
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Jet stream speed: The jet stream can reach speeds of over 400 kilometers per hour, but when it slows down and wobbles, it can trap weather in place for weeks.
sebas11th A weak or wavy jet stream can stall weather patterns, keeping hot weather locked over Europe for weeks.
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heat dome (noun)
A persistent region of high atmospheric pressure that traps hot air beneath it, causing extreme temperatures. In June 2026, this atmospheric phenomenon trapped scorching air over Europe, driving temperatures in France past 44°C.
A persistent region of high atmospheric pressure that traps hot air beneath it, causing extreme temperatures. In June 2026, this atmospheric phenomenon trapped scorching air over Europe, driving temperatures in France past 44°C.
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Where is the jet stream located in the Earth's atmosphere?
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Which summer weather is the absolute worst to deal with?
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What atmospheric phenomenon acts like a lid, trapping hot air over a region during a heatwave?
sebas11th The giant atmospheric lid called a heat dome
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What happens to the jet stream when it causes atmospheric blocking over Europe?
sebas11th The drying land that supercharges the air
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Which European country experienced record-breaking seasonal low soil moisture by June 2026?
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How high did temperatures soar in parts of France during the extreme June 2026 heatwave?
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What happens to solar energy when European soil moisture reaches record seasonal lows?
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What is the meteorological term for a stationary high-pressure system that stops other weather systems from moving?
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How does wet soil help cool the air on a hot summer day?