Explainer: What’s causing the recent U.S. heat waves?
Explainer: What’s causing the recent U.S. heat waves?
Much of the United States will experience another heat wave this week, with above-normal temperatures forecast for the Pacific Northwest, Southern Plains and the Lower Mississippi Valley.
The extreme heat is fueling a fast-moving California wildfire, just went of Yosemite National Park. The Oak Fire has destroyed 10 structures and is 10% contained.
The U.S. heat wave followed record heat that killed hundreds if not thousands of people and sparked wildfires in Europe.
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