It sounds like something out of a horror movie, like "The Blob" or "Godzilla." But "heat domes" are far from fiction — and the West could be facing one this week. The term "heat dome" refers to ...

A heat dome is an atmospheric phenomenon where a high-pressure area traps heat in a region, causing temperatures to rise dramatically. It’s like placing a lid over a pot, preventing steam from ...

Mexico has been grappling with a severe heatwave due to a heat dome, which has now extended into the southern United States, causing extreme temperatures across a vast region. Definition of a Heat ...

Here are his picks for 2021: Heat dome in Western Canada: At the end of June, a sprawling high-pressure ridge with incredible strength, height, scope and persistence compressed air enough to cook ...