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What is the Heat Dome Causing Europe’s Record Temperatures?

A massive heat dome is causing unprecedented and record-breaking temperatures across Europe. Experts attribute the current sweltering conditions to this phenomenon and the effects of climate change. The extreme heat has already resulted in fatalities in France.

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New reports confirm three deaths in France and forecasts of temperatures reaching 44C.

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  1. Heat Dome Drives Record Temperatures Across Europe

    A massive heat dome is causing unprecedented and record-breaking temperatures across Europe. Experts attribute the current sweltering conditions to this phenomenon and the effects of climate change. The extreme heat has already resulted in fatalities in France.

    What's confirmed:

    • A heat dome is causing record temperatures across Europe.
    • Experts state that climate change has made these stagnant and sweltering conditions more common.
    • Three people have died in France during the heatwave.
    • Temperatures are forecast to exceed 40C in Europe.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Temperatures are forecast to reach 44C.
    • This is the second time in two months Europe has sweltered under a heat-dome driven furnace.
    • The heat dome is trapping triple-digit temperatures over Europe.
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