What is fueling extreme heat, wildfires and flooding sweeping across the globe?
extreme heat across vast regions of Asia, Europe, and North America is not a mere coincidence. A convergence of potent weather forces is contributing to the creation of widespread planetary conditions, and unfortunately, there seems to be no immediate respite from the blistering temperatures. As reported by Bloomberg, while climate change remains a central factor in driving temperatures to unprecedented levels, the situation is more complex than that.
The intricate interplay between the Earth and its atmosphere allows weather patterns in one area to exert influence on distant parts of the globe. High and low-pressure zones play a significant role in establishing these connections, forging links between weather conditions in different locations. Meteorologists refer to this phenomenon as "teleconnections," and it revolves around the movement of air within the atmosphere, Bloomberg noted.
The presence of high and low-pressure zones is responsible for bringing extreme heat to certain regions and heavy rainfall and flooding to others. Typically, these weather systems traverse across the globe. However, the current situation is different; the atmospheric carousel seems to be stuck in one position, remaining stationary for several weeks.
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