Term: heat dome





heat dome (noun) /ˈhiːt ˌdoʊm/

Similar to: extreme heatwave; high-pressure ridge; atmospheric trap
Definition: A weather phenomenon where a persistent ridge of high atmospheric pressure traps hot ocean air beneath it, acting like a lid on a pot, causing temperatures to skyrocket to dangerous levels over a large area.
Translation: karstuma kupols

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