Global warming is not just a matter of discussion, but its effect is now visible on the ground. Europe and America are struggling with record breaking heat this year. The temperature was recorded at 32.2 degrees Celsius in London on Thursday, which was the hottest day of this year so far. Experts estimate that the temperature can also go up to 40 ° C in the coming days.
In many parts of Europe, the temperature is being recorded at 15 ° C above normal. In countries like Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Germany and United Kingdom, the effect of heat is intensifying. One of the main reasons for this is omega (ω) blocking – a climate status in which high pressure system is surrounded by two low pressure areas. This makes the weather streams stable and heat remains for a long time.
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This year this pattern remains in western and Central Europe, causing the temperature to cross 40 ° C in Ibaria, fierce heat is being recorded in high 30 ° C and other areas in France.
America is also facing unusual heat
There is an unusual weather in this June too in America. Conditions like Heatwave are being created from CATIL to Texas, Minnesota and New Mexico. US National Meteorological Service (NWS) has issued heatwave alert from Friday. According to the agency, after the Central West and Great Lex region, this heat is expected to spread to the Ohio Valley and East Coast.
Weak and stray jet stream: Due to weak jet stream of North Atlantic, hot winds are moving from south to north, causing the effect of heat reaching the central and north-eastern parts of the US.
Sea surface increased temperature (SSSTS): The surface of the Atlantic Ocean around the European coasts is warmer than normal. This increases moisture and surface temperature.
Climate change became the main reason
Climate change is the biggest reason behind these summer events. According to research, the frequency, duration and intensity of heatwave are increasing due to anthropological activities. Out of the last 10 years, 7 years have been included in America’s hottest years. The ‘heat island’ effect in urban areas is also increasing temperature.
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On May 30 this year in Spain, the temperature reached 42 ° C, which shows that the heatwaves are becoming more serious before. In addition, 83.7% of the world’s coral reef is affected by global bleaching and marine ecosystem is changing.