Heatwaves Turn Europe's Maps Red as Temperatures Soar 5-12°C Above Average
Europe is experiencing severe heatwaves with temperatures 5°C to 12°C above historical averages, as depicted in cartographic representations ranging from yellow to brown. Climatologists attribute the phenomenon to the penetration of African air masses combined with a high-pressure system, the African anticyclone, creating a stagnant hot air bubble over the continent. The article by Davide Papotti and Anita Romanello on doppiozero.com discusses how media coverage consistently features heatwave maps, with darker colors indicating higher temperatures.
Key facts
- Europe is experiencing heatwaves with temperatures 5°C to 12°C above historical averages.
- Cartographic representations use colors from yellow to brown to indicate temperature intensity.
- The heatwave is caused by African air masses and the African anticyclone.
- The phenomenon creates a stagnant hot air bubble over the European continent.
- The article is published on doppiozero.com by Davide Papotti and Anita Romanello.
- Media coverage consistently features heatwave maps of Europe.
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Institutions
- doppiozero
Locations
- Europe
- Africa